Every statewide office is open at once.
Governor, U.S. Senate, Secretary of State, and Attorney General are all open seats on your November 3, 2026 ballot, and ten more statewide seats sit below them in a section straight-ticket voting does not reach.
- Both sides, no spin
- The nonpartisan section explained
- Sourced & cited
- Instant PDF download
The strongest case for each side
For every race and both proposals, the best honest argument each way. Equal space, no endorsement.
The straight-ticket trap
A straight-party vote does not mark the nonpartisan section, where the Supreme Court races sit. That is how Michigan voters lose those votes.
Ten seats most voters skip
The Supreme Court, the State Board of Education, and three university boards, explained in one place.
Sourced, not spun
Every factual claim is tied to reporting and official records, listed at the back.
What's inside
Four open statewide races, ten down-ballot seats, and two proposals.
Governor & Lt. Governor
Jocelyn Benson and Winnie Brinks against John James and Jay DeBoyer, on one joint ticket each.
U.S. Senate
Abdul El-Sayed against Mike Rogers, for the seat Gary Peters is leaving.
Secretary of State
Michigan's chief election officer, and the office that runs your local branch.
Attorney General
The least-defined race on the ballot, with nearly a third of voters undecided.
Michigan Supreme Court
Party-nominated, but printed in the nonpartisan section where straight-ticket votes don't count.
Education & university boards
The State Board of Education plus the U of M, MSU, and Wayne State boards.
Proposal 1
The constitutional convention question Michigan asks automatically every 16 years.
Proposal 2
A citizen petition to ban campaign contributions from regulated utilities and state contractors.
Get the full 2026 Michigan Voter Guide
Four open statewide races, ten board seats, and both proposals. Instant PDF download.
Get the guide · $9.99What format is it?
A PDF you download the moment you buy. Read it on your phone or computer, or print it to take to the polls.
Is it partisan?
No. PolitiGeist is independent and makes no endorsement in any race or on either proposal. The point is the strongest case for both sides.
What does it cover?
Governor and Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senate, Secretary of State, Attorney General, both Michigan Supreme Court seats, the State Board of Education, the University of Michigan, Michigan State, and Wayne State boards, and Proposals 1 and 2. Congressional, legislative, and local races aren't included.
Why is the Senate race in here?
Because it's decided by the whole state, like the executive offices. We cover statewide contests, and the Senate seat is one this year.