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Incumbent: Mike Duggan
The Detroit mayoral primary election on August 5, 2025, is a nonpartisan contest to select the city's next mayor. The winner will serve a four-year term beginning in January 2026, overseeing Detroit's executive branch, budget, public safety, and economic development initiatives. This primary determines which candidates advance to the general election if no candidate receives a majority.
Incumbent: Mary Sheffield
The Detroit City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, are municipal elections to nominate candidates for the Detroit City Council. Voters in each of the city's seven districts will select nominees who will advance to the general election in November, where they will compete for seats on the legislative body responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and oversight of city agencies.
Incumbent: Rosalynn Bliss
The Grand Rapids Mayoral Primary on August 5, 2025, is a nonpartisan election to select the next mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November 2025, as this primary determines who appears on the final ballot.
Incumbent: Rosalynn Bliss
The Grand Rapids City Commission primaries on August 5, 2025, will nominate candidates for three at-large seats on the city commission. These nonpartisan primaries determine which candidates advance to the general election in November, where voters will select commissioners to set city policy and oversee municipal operations.
Incumbent: James R. Fouts
The Warren Mayoral Primary is a nonpartisan primary election held on August 5, 2025, to select candidates for the office of Mayor of Warren, Michigan. This election determines which candidates will advance to the general election in November 2025 for the city's chief executive position.
Incumbent: Sonya Buffalo
The Warren City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, are municipal elections to select nominees for the Warren City Council in Macomb County, Michigan. Voters will choose candidates from each political party to advance to the general election in November, where the final council members will be determined.
Incumbent: Michael C. Taylor
The Sterling Heights Mayoral Primary is a nonpartisan election to select the Republican and Democratic nominees for mayor of Sterling Heights, Michigan. The primary will be held on August 5, 2025, with the top vote-getter from each party advancing to the general election in November, where the winner will serve a four-year term as the city's chief executive.
The Sterling Heights City Council primaries on August 5, 2025, are nonpartisan elections to select candidates for three open seats on the city council. The top vote-getters will advance to the general election in November 2025 to serve four-year terms representing residents of Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Incumbent: Christopher Taylor
The Ann Arbor Mayoral Primary election on August 5, 2025, is a nonpartisan primary to select candidates for the office of Mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November 2025, where the mayor will be elected to a four-year term overseeing city government, budget, public safety, and urban development.
The Ann Arbor City Council Primary Election on August 5, 2025, is a municipal primary to nominate candidates for the November general election. Voters in each of Ann Arbor’s five wards will select nominees for City Council seats, with the top vote-getters advancing to the general election. This primary determines which candidates will appear on the ballot for the city’s legislative body, responsible for local ordinances, budgeting, and community policy.
Incumbent: Andy Schor
The Lansing Mayoral Primary on August 5, 2025, is a nonpartisan election to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of Lansing, Michigan. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2025 to compete for the office of Mayor of Lansing.
The Lansing City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, are nonpartisan elections to select candidates for the Lansing City Council. Voters will choose nominees for various council districts, with the top two vote-getters in each district advancing to the general election in November.
Incumbent: Sheldon Neeley
The Flint Mayoral Primary election on August 5, 2025, is a nonpartisan primary to select candidates for the office of Mayor of Flint, Michigan. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November 2025, regardless of party affiliation, as municipal elections in Michigan are nonpartisan.
Incumbent: Eric Mays
The Flint City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, are nominating elections for seats on the Flint City Council in Michigan. These primaries determine which candidates will advance to the general election in November 2025 for various ward-based council positions.
Incumbent: Abdullah Hammoud
The Dearborn Mayoral Primary election on August 5, 2025, is a city-level primary to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of Dearborn, Michigan. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2025, where the mayor of Michigan's seventh-largest city will be chosen.
Incumbent: Abdullah Hammoud
The Dearborn City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, determine which candidates will advance to the general election for city council seats in Dearborn, Michigan. This municipal primary selects nominees for multiple at-large and district-based council positions, with the top vote-getters in each race progressing to the November general election.
Incumbent: Maureen Miller Brosnan
The Livonia Mayoral Primary on August 5, 2025, is a nonpartisan primary election to select candidates for the office of Mayor of Livonia, Michigan. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November 2025, regardless of party affiliation, as Michigan law requires municipal offices to be nonpartisan.
The Livonia City Council Primary election on August 5, 2025, determined which candidates advanced to the general election for multiple seats on the city council in Livonia, Michigan. The primary is used to narrow the field of candidates when more than two individuals file for a seat, ensuring only the top vote-getters proceed to the November general election.
Incumbent: William R. Wild
The Westland Mayoral Primary is a nonpartisan election held on August 5, 2025, to select candidates for the office of Mayor of Westland, Michigan. The top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November 2025, regardless of party affiliation, as the mayoral race in Westland is officially nonpartisan.
Incumbent: Richard LeBlanc
The Westland City Council Primaries on August 5, 2025, are nonpartisan elections to select candidates for the Westland City Council in Michigan. Voters will choose nominees who will advance to the general election in November, with multiple seats potentially up for election across the city's districts.
The Troy Mayoral Primary election on August 5, 2025, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor of Troy, Michigan. The winner of the general election in November will serve as the chief executive of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and public safety.
Incumbent: Ethan Baker
The Troy City Council primaries are part of the 2025 Michigan municipal elections, where voters will select nominees for the Troy City Council in a nonpartisan primary election held on August 5, 2025. Troy, a city in Oakland County, Michigan, elects its council members through a nonpartisan process, though candidates may affiliate with political parties. The primary will determine which candidates advance to the general election for City Council seats.
Incumbent: LaMar Lemmons
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Primaries are nonpartisan primary elections held on August 5, 2025, to select candidates for the seven-member school board that governs Detroit's public school district. The top vote-getters in each district advance to the general election in November 2025, where they will help shape educational policy, budget oversight, and superintendent accountability for over 50,000 students.
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board Primaries on August 5, 2025, are nonpartisan elections to fill seats on the school board overseeing public education in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Voters will select candidates who will help set district policies, approve budgets, and guide academic and operational decisions for the city's public schools.
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board primary election on August 5, 2025, is a nonpartisan city-level election to select candidates for the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education. Voters will choose from candidates seeking to serve on the board, which oversees the district's educational policies, budget, and administration for Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Incumbent: Mike Duggan
The Detroit Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the next mayor of Detroit, Michigan. This nonpartisan office oversees city operations, public safety, economic development, and the city budget, with the winner serving a four-year term beginning in January 2026.
Incumbent: Mary Sheffield
The Detroit City Council Generals election on November 4, 2025, will determine the members of the Detroit City Council, the legislative branch of city government responsible for passing ordinances, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services. This nonpartisan election features candidates running for at-large and district seats across the city's seven council districts and two at-large positions.
Incumbent: Maura Healey
The Grand Rapids Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, determines the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the state's second-largest city. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation.
Incumbent: Rosalynn Bliss
The Grand Rapids City Commission Generals election on November 4, 2025, will determine the members of the city's legislative body responsible for setting local policy, approving the budget, and overseeing city operations. This nonpartisan election features candidates competing for at-large seats on the Commission, with winners serving four-year terms beginning in January 2026.
Incumbent: Jim Fouts
The Warren Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the next mayor of Warren, Michigan, the state's third-largest city. Voters will elect a mayor to serve a four-year term overseeing city operations, public safety, budget, and local policy.
The Warren City Council Generals election in Michigan is held on November 4, 2025, to fill seats on the city council. Voters will elect council members who serve four-year terms and are responsible for local ordinances, budgets, and city services in Warren, Michigan’s largest suburb of Detroit.
Incumbent: Michael C. Taylor
The Sterling Heights Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the city's next mayor for a four-year term. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, proposing the annual budget, and representing Sterling Heights in regional and state affairs.
Incumbent: Michael C. Taylor
The Sterling Heights City Council Generals election on November 4, 2025, will determine the members of the city council for Sterling Heights, Michigan. This municipal election features multiple at-large seats up for election, with candidates competing to represent residents in local governance, including budgeting, public safety, and city services.
Incumbent: Christopher Taylor
The Ann Arbor Mayoral General Election will be held on November 4, 2025, to elect the mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan. This nonpartisan city-level election will determine the chief executive of the city government, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budget, and policy implementation in Michigan's sixth-largest city.
Incumbent: Elizabeth Nelson
The Ann Arbor City Council Generals election on November 4, 2025, is a municipal election to fill seats on the city council for the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Voters will elect council members who will serve four-year terms, making decisions on local policies including zoning, budgeting, public safety, and sustainability initiatives.
Incumbent: Andy Schor
The Lansing Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the next mayor of Lansing, Michigan. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the city, overseeing municipal operations, implementing city council policies, managing the city budget, and representing Lansing in regional and state affairs.
Incumbent: Peter Spadafore
The Lansing City Council General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the members of the Lansing City Council for the City of Lansing, Michigan. Voters will elect council members to represent various wards across the city, with responsibilities including setting local policy, approving the city budget, and overseeing municipal services.
Incumbent: Sheldon Neeley
The Flint Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the next mayor of Flint, Michigan. Voters will select from candidates seeking to lead the city in addressing ongoing challenges related to infrastructure, public safety, and economic recovery following the water crisis.
Incumbent: Eric Mays
The Flint City Council Generals election on November 4, 2025, is a general election for all nine seats on the Flint City Council. Voters will elect council members to represent each of the city's nine wards, with terms beginning in January 2026. This election determines local governance on issues such as public safety, infrastructure, water system oversight, and economic development in Flint, Michigan.
Incumbent: Abdullah H. Hammoud
The Dearborn Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the city's next mayor for a four-year term. The election is nonpartisan and features multiple candidates vying to lead Michigan's seventh-largest city, which faces ongoing challenges related to economic development, public safety, and community services.
Incumbent: Abdullah Hammoud
The Dearborn City Council Generals election on November 4, 2025, is a municipal election in Wayne County, Michigan, where voters will elect members to the Dearborn City Council. This election determines local representation responsible for city budgets, ordinances, zoning, and public services.
The Livonia Mayoral General Election was held on November 4, 2025, to elect the mayor of Livonia, Michigan. This city-level office is responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budgeting, public safety, and local policy implementation in Wayne County's largest city.
The Livonia City Council General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the members of the city council for the City of Livonia, Michigan. Voters will elect council members to represent various districts across the city, with responsibilities including local ordinances, budget approval, and city services oversight.
Incumbent: William Wild
The Westland Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the next mayor of Westland, Michigan. The position is a four-year term overseeing city operations, budget, public safety, and community development in Wayne County.
Incumbent: Kevin Coleman
The Westland City Council Generals election on November 4, 2025, is a municipal election in Wayne County, Michigan, where voters will elect members to the city council to serve four-year terms. The council is responsible for local ordinances, budget approval, and city policy decisions affecting residents of Westland.
Incumbent: Ethan Baker
The Troy Mayoral General Election on November 4, 2025, will determine the city's mayor for a four-year term. The mayor serves as the chief executive officer of Troy, Michigan, overseeing city operations, budget, and policy implementation in Oakland County.
Incumbent: Ethan Baker
The Troy City Council Generals election is scheduled for November 4, 2025, to elect members of the Troy City Council in Troy, Michigan. This municipal election will determine representation on the city council, which oversees local governance, budgeting, zoning, and public services for the city of Troy.
Incumbent: Angelique Peterson-Mayberry
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board Generals election on November 4, 2025, will determine the composition of the school board overseeing Detroit's public school system. Seven seats are up for election in this municipal-level contest, which plays a critical role in shaping education policy, budget allocations, and district leadership for over 50,000 students.
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board Generals election on November 4, 2025, will fill seats on the school board responsible for overseeing the district's educational policies, budget, and superintendent. Voters in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will elect members to govern the public school system serving over 14,000 students.
Incumbent: Rebecca Lazarus
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Board Generals election on November 4, 2025, is a nonpartisan city-level school board election in Michigan. Voters will elect members to the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education to oversee the district's educational policies, budget, and superintendent.
A special general election for the 35th State Senate District in Michigan will be held on May 5, 2026. This election determines the representative for the district in the Michigan State Senate. Voters can register by mail or online until April 20, 2026, with in-person registration required from April 21 to May 5. An optional early voting period is available up to May 4, 2026.
Incumbent: Gretchen Whitmer
The Michigan gubernatorial primary election on August 4, 2026, will determine the Republican and Democratic nominees for governor of Michigan. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the state's highest executive office.
The 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate Primary election on August 4, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow, who is retiring after five terms. Voters will select party candidates to advance to the November general election, where the winner will serve a six-year term representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
Incumbent: Hillary Scholten
The Michigan U.S. House primaries on August 4, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Michigan's 13 congressional districts. Voters will select candidates who will appear on the November general election ballot for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The 2026 Michigan State Senate primaries are being held on August 4, 2026, to nominate Democratic and Republican candidates for the November general election. All 38 seats in the Michigan State Senate are up for election, with primaries determining which candidates will appear on the general election ballot.
The 2026 Michigan State House primaries will be held on August 4, 2026, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. These primary elections determine which candidates will advance to the general election in November 2026, where control of the state legislature will be contested.
Incumbent: Dana Nessel
The Michigan Attorney General Primary on August 4, 2026, is a statewide election in which voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the office of Attorney General of Michigan. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to compete for the state's top legal office, responsible for representing the state in legal matters and overseeing consumer protection and law enforcement.
Incumbent: Jocelyn Benson
The Michigan Secretary of State Primary election on August 4, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's chief election officer. This office oversees elections, vehicle services, and business filings across Michigan.
Incumbent: Garlin Gilchrist II
The Michigan Lieutenant Governor Primary election on August 4, 2026, is a statewide primary where voters will select the Democratic and Republican nominees for lieutenant governor. The winner of each party's primary will appear on the general election ballot in November 2026, running alongside the gubernatorial nominee as part of a joint ticket.
The Macomb County Commissioner primaries on August 4, 2026, are nominating elections for county commissioner positions across Macomb County, Michigan. Voters will select Democratic and Republican nominees for commissioner seats in various districts, with winners advancing to the November general election.
Incumbent: Jane Smith
The Wayne County Commissioner Primary elections on August 4, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for various county commissioner districts in Wayne County, Michigan. These partisan primaries are crucial as they set the stage for the general election where commissioners will oversee county services, budgets, and policies affecting over 1.7 million residents.
Incumbent: Mike Kowall
The Oakland County Commissioner Primaries on August 4, 2026, are primary elections for county commissioner seats across multiple districts in Oakland County, Michigan. Voters will select nominees from each party to advance to the general election in November, where they will compete for seats on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, which oversees county services, budgeting, and policy for over 1.2 million residents.
The Kent County Commissioner primary election in Michigan will be held on August 4, 2026, to nominate candidates for the general election. These partisan primaries determine who will represent each major party in races for the Kent County Board of Commissioners, which oversees county-level services including public safety, infrastructure, and budgeting.
Incumbent: Gretchen Whitmer
The 2026 Michigan gubernatorial general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Governor of Michigan. Voters will choose the state's chief executive for a four-year term, with the winner succeeding the incumbent governor whose term ends in January 2027.
Incumbent: Debbie Stabenow
The 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect one U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. This seat is currently held by Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat, who is running for re-election to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate.
Incumbent: Hillary Scholten
The 2026 Michigan U.S. House general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect representatives for all 13 congressional districts in Michigan. Voters will choose candidates to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, with each district determining its representative based on the popular vote.
Incumbent: Winnie Brinks
The 2026 Michigan State Senate general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members to all 38 seats in the Michigan State Senate. Senators serve four-year terms, and this election will determine partisan control of the upper chamber of the Michigan Legislature.
Incumbent: Amanda Price
The 2026 Michigan State House general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to determine the winners of all 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives. Candidates from the Democratic, Republican, and third parties will compete in districts across the state, with control of the chamber and legislative priorities for the upcoming term at stake.
Incumbent: Dana Nessel
The Michigan Attorney General general election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief legal officer. The Attorney General oversees the Michigan Department of Attorney General, represents the state in legal matters, and enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws.
Incumbent: Jocelyn Benson
The Michigan Secretary of State General election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's chief election officer. The Secretary of State oversees elections, motor vehicle services, and business filings in Michigan.
Incumbent: Garlin Gilchrist II
The 2026 Michigan Lieutenant Governor General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state's next lieutenant governor. The lieutenant governor serves as the second-highest executive officer in Michigan and assumes the governorship if the governor is unable to serve.
The Macomb County Commissioner General Election on November 3, 2026, will determine the composition of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in Michigan. This partisan election selects commissioners from various districts across the county, who oversee county budget, services, and policy decisions affecting over 870,000 residents.
The Wayne County Commissioner General Election of 2026 will determine the composition of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, the legislative body responsible for county-level governance in Michigan's most populous county. Seats are up for election across multiple districts, with responsibilities including budget approval, policy oversight, and management of county services such as public health, infrastructure, and justice systems.
The Oakland County Commissioner Generals election in Michigan will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect commissioners to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. This county-level election determines local policy on budgets, public services, infrastructure, and public safety for Michigan's second-most populous county.
The Kent County Commissioner Generals election in Michigan is a county-level race scheduled for November 3, 2026, where voters will elect commissioners to serve on the Kent County Board of Commissioners. This body oversees county government operations, including budget approval, public services, and policy implementation for Michigan's fourth-most populous county.
The 2026 Michigan gubernatorial election includes Republican candidates Mike Cox, Joyce Gipson, Anthony Hudson, John James, Perry Johnson, Tom Leonard, Aric Nesbitt, Ralph Rebandt, Evan Space, and Karla Wagner, and Democratic candidates Jocelyn Benson, Kevin Hogan, Marni Sawicki, Chris Swanson, and Kim Thomas, with independent candidate Mike Duggan. Garlin Gilchrist II (Democratic) has withdrawn from the race. The election will determine Michigan's leadership on infrastructure, education, and economic development.