Michigan August Primary Election — Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Use this guide to see REALTOR®-endorsed candidates, key dates, and what’s on your ballot in Ingham and Eaton counties.
REALTOR® Endorsed Candidates
Election Basics
- Polls open: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on August 4, 2026
- Early in-person voting: July 25 through August 2
- Registration deadline (mail or online): July 20 — after that date, registration must be completed in person at a local clerk’s office
- Absentee ballots: must be received by August 4; may also be returned by drop box or hand delivery to a local clerk through Election Day
Statewide and Federal Races
| Office | Democratic Primary | Republican Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | Jocelyn Benson Christopher Robert Swanson |
Mike Cox John James Perry Johnson Aric Nesbitt |
| U.S. Senator | Abdul El-Sayed Mallory McMorrow Haley Stevens |
Mike Rogers, incumbent (unopposed) |
| U.S. Representative, 7th District | Bridget Brink William Lawrence Matt Maasdam |
Tom Barrett, incumbent (unopposed) |
State Legislative Races
| District | Democratic Primary | Republican Primary |
|---|---|---|
| State Senate, 28th District | Rashida Harrison Ted Kilvington Robert Orlando Peña Mark Polsdofer |
Julie L. DeRose (unopposed) |
| State Senate, 34th District | Tyler Landgraf (unopposed) | Roger Hauck, incumbent Rhonda L. Lange |
| State House, 75th District | Penelope Tsernoglou (unopposed) | Frank Lambert (unopposed) |
| State House, 77th District | Emily Dievendorf (unopposed) | Sally Jo Nelton (unopposed) |
| State House, 93rd District | Serenity Hope Salak (unopposed) | Tim Kelly (unopposed) |
| State House, 73rd District | Julie Brixie, incumbent | Daniel Ewart Norm Grant Joshua Jon Rockey |
| State House, 74th District | Aaron Iturralde Harold A. Pope TyJuan Thirdgill |
Clinton Tarver (unopposed) |
Property Tax Proposals: Eaton County
| Jurisdiction | Proposal | Rate | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countywide | Juvenile Millage Renewal and Restoration Proposal | 0.35 mill | 5 years, beginning 2029 |
| Countywide | 9-1-1 and Central Dispatch Millage Renewal Proposal | 0.95 mill | 5 years, beginning 2029 |
Property Tax Proposals: Ingham County
| Jurisdiction | Proposal | Rate | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countywide | Potter Park Zoo and Potter Park Operational Millage (renewal plus restoration) | 0.5000 mill total (0.4986 renewed + 0.0014 restored) | 6 years (2027-2032) |
| Countywide | Countywide System of Trails and Parks Millage (renewal plus restoration) | 0.5000 mill total (0.4986 renewed + 0.0014 restored) | 6 years (2026-2031) |
| Countywide | Public Transportation System for Elderly and Disabled Millage (renewal plus restoration) | 0.6000 mill total (0.5988 renewed + 0.0012 restored) | 6 years (2027-2032) |
Content reflects ballot information available as of July 31 and is subject to change through Election Day; confirm final ballot content with the county clerk before relying on this guide for a specific transaction.