Michigan elections and officials
Statewide information for Michigan. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Michigan closes registration 15 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 19, 2026.
You have 80 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed. Michigan also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
Upcoming elections
Primary Election
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every Michigan election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Michigan you live.
Gary C. Peters
- Senator since 2015
- In Congress since 2009
- Last elected 2020
- Term ends Jan 2027
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Michigan's Legislature has 38 senators and 110 members of the House of Representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Michigan?
Michigan closes registration 15 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 19, 2026. You have 80 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed. Michigan also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
When is the next election in Michigan?
The next election in Michigan is the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Who are Michigan's U.S. senators?
Michigan is represented in the U.S. Senate by Elissa Slotkin (Democrat) and Gary C. Peters (Democrat).
Who is the governor of Michigan?
Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat) is the governor of Michigan.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Michigan election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.