Overview
- Statewide early in-person voting is underway through Sunday, Aug. 2, and absentee ballots must be returned by 4 p.m. on Aug. 3 ahead of the Aug. 4 partisan primary.
- Top-ticket matchups include Republicans John James and Perry Johnson for governor, Democrats Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson for governor, and Democrats Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El‑Sayed in the contest for the open U.S. Senate seat.
- Republican Mike Rogers is reported to be running unopposed for the Senate nomination and recently appeared onstage with President Trump at a rally, highlighting national interest in Michigan races.
- Michigan allows same-day voter registration at local clerk offices on Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters must choose a single party column on the partisan primary ballot.
- Beyond statewide contests, dozens of local measures and races — including school millages, bonds and public safety levies across Southeast Michigan counties — could directly affect school budgets, local services and property taxes.