When is the next Michigan governor election? Who's running, what to know for 2026

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cannot run again. The race to replace her and lead Michigan as its next governor will be one to watch nationally in 2026.

Michigan Republican governor hopefuls — without James — debate in Sparta

Six Republican candidates hoping to be the party's nominee for governor next year held a debate Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Sparta.
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Republican candidates for Michigan governor debate in Kent County

The Michigan Republican Party held its first debate of the 2026 race for governor Wednesday night near Grand Rapids.

5 things to know for Nov. 4: Election Day 2025, Aviation safety, Food stamps, Michigan FBI raid, Dick Cheney

Election Day 2025. CNN is following key elections in the coming hours, including the race for mayor in New York City, the races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, an
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Michigan proposal would move election dates, eliminate August primary

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Michigan’s free newsletter here. A new proposal from Michigan’s Senate Democrats could shake up the state’s election calendar and would mean major changes for both campaigns and the election administrators.

Election results 2025: Who won in New York, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, and Michigan

Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race, Abigail Spanberger was elected governor of Virginia, and Mary Sheffield became Detroit's first woman mayor.
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