Eli Savit

Michigan voters head to the polls Nov. 3, with early voting running through Nov. 1. Top of the ballot: an open U.S. Senate seat pitting Democrat Abdul El-Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers, and a governor's race to succeed term-limited Gretchen Whitmer, featuring Democrat Jocelyn Benson against Republican John James. Down-ballot contests include attorney general (Eli Savit vs. Doug Lloyd) and secretary of state (Garlin Gilchrist II vs. Anthony Forlini), plus two statewide proposals — one on calling a constitutional convention, another limiting corporate political contributions.

Detroit voters also pick five school board members, and Wayne and Oakland counties weigh a museum funding millage.

Michigan voters will pick new occupants for two open statewide offices in 2026, as Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are term-limited. For attorney general, Washtenaw County prosecutor Eli Savit (D), known for progressive criminal justice reforms, faces Eaton County prosecutor Doug Lloyd (R), who favors a more traditional approach and has criticized Nessel's record. For secretary of state, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II (D) is running on election security and expanded voter access, against Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini (R), who emphasizes election integrity and voter roll accuracy. Both races will shape election administration and legal enforcement in a key swing state.