Michigan Votes: Voices. Facts. Accountability.
During this election year, Michigan Public will elevate the concerns and opinions of voters, verify everything, and measure campaign promises against real-world impact.
The primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Voters have until Nov. 3 to cast their ballots for this fall's midterm election.
This year, everything is up for grabs (governor, attorney general, secretary of state, various congressional seats). There's even a question on your ballot about convening a Constitutional Convention (otherwise known as a Con-Con).
Here's some of our coverage for this election year.
The Latest
Colin Jackson
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MPRN
A ballot question to tighten Michigan’s voter ID and registration laws barely missed its chance to get before voters Monday.The Michigan Board of State Canvassers refused to certify the proposed constitutional amendment to the November ballot. That’s after several of the petition signatures the campaign turned in were called into question.
Blace Carpenter
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WCMU News
The Latest FAQ Squad Episodes
The Latest from The Mids
Have you ever wondered why we have midterms? Didn’t we have an election, like, two years ago? What purpose does this even serve?
We’re launching a new limited-time video and newsletter series hosted by Michigan Public’s Dustin Dwyer.
He’ll answer questions from “Why we have midterms” to “If I’m a MSU fan, do I really have to vote for U of M regents?”
We’re launching a new limited-time video and newsletter series hosted by Michigan Public’s Dustin Dwyer.
He’ll answer questions from “Why we have midterms” to “If I’m a MSU fan, do I really have to vote for U of M regents?”
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Winnie Brinks says she'll bring experience as a lawmaker and deep connections in West Michigan to the Democratic ticket for governor. -
The winners for Michigan’s second “I voted” sticker design contest have been announced. The stickers include drawings of license plates, cute critters, the Edmund Fitzgerald, and other odes to Michigan culture. -
At a Black Voters for Benson event on Detroit's west side, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson talked about what she'd do for the Black community if elected. -
John James, the Republican candidate for Michigan governor announced his running mate pick. James named state Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Twp) as his choice for lieutenant governor Thursday. -
More than 2.5 million Michiganders turned out to vote in last week’s primary. What can voter enthusiasm tell us about the November election? -
Democratic leaders say they're focused on recruiting volunteers to knock doors and talk up the party's candidates ahead of the November election. -
Michigan Democrats are showing unity behind their statewide candidates, coming together three days after a heated U.S. Senate primary highlighted divisions between the party's progressive and moderate wings. -
Can progressive and centrist Democrats find unity after a contentious U.S. Senate primary? One Democratic Congresswoman says they have to. -
Ann Arbor voters will decide this November whether to create a new municipal electric utility, paving the way for the replacement of DTE Energy as the city's provider. -
Republican candidates allied themselves deeply with President Donald Trump and his policies during the primary, but Michigan is generally known as a purple state.
