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
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Get all the information you need, including candidate interviews and where they stand on issues, for the primary election happening Aug. 4, 2026.
Screenshot from the debate hosted by Fox 2 Detroit
Information for your primary ballots
Meet the Candidates
Where do they stand on issues?
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Michigan Public gave gubernatorial primary candidates for governor a chance to explain how they would approach data centers in office. -
Michigan Public gave gubernatorial primary candidates for governor a chance to lay out how they would respond to federal mass deportation efforts. -
Michigan Public gave gubernatorial primary candidates for governor a chance to explain how they create jobs in Michigan. -
Here are Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's and U.S. Representative Haley Steven's positions on ICE, rising healthcare costs and data center regulation.
The Latest FAQ Squad Episodes
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?”
Michigan's Open U.S. Senate Seat Race
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The August Primary is a little more than a week away. Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer has a checklist for you to make sure you're prepared before primary Election Day. -
Communities are no longer allowed to opt-out of SMART service, so the entire county will vote on the Wayne County Public Transportation Millage on their primary ballots. -
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Haley Stevens for U.S. Senate. -
Canadians celebrated the opening of the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge. Why weren't American officials invited? Also, how the war in Gaza has shifted the opinions of Michigan’s Jewish voters ahead of a tight Democratic primary. And, a book about the threats to American birds—from Victorian hats to feral cats. -
Michigan Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie answers some common questions about voting. He spoke with Michigan Public Morning Edition host Doug Tribou. -
A bipartisan state elections board meets Friday to decide if the campaign to ban political committees linked to utilities and public contractors has gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. -
Trump revives a closed Michigan voter registration fraud investigation, citing the Muskegon case as he pushes for tighter federal election oversight. -
The latest information and health guidance for the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan. Hearing about Michigan Public's new project covering this year's midterm election, The Mids. An episode of Points North about a mushroom forager.
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Ever wonder who donates to which campaign? Michigan Public's Dustin Dwyer breaks down how to look up campaign contributions for federal, state, and local elections. -
Retiring Michigan Sen. Gary Peters is endorsing U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens to succeed him. The Michigan Democratic primary between Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has grown increasingly contentious. Democratic officials in Michigan and nationally have backed Stevens amid concerns about El-Sayed's electability.
