Michigan governor race, 2026 5 candidates · Open seat (incumbent term-limited) · Nov. 3, 2026 general
Michigan · November 3, 2026 general election
Governor of Michigan
5 candidates on the general-election ballot, listed alphabetically by last name (not in ballot order). Open seat (incumbent term-limited); current governor: Gretchen Whitmer.
Record last updated:
| Candidate | Party (as listed) | Running mate | Website | Stated positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Winnie Brinks | Website: www.jocelynbenson.com | Compiled | |
| U.S. Taxpayers | Robert Donald Cowper II | Website: ustpm.org/candidates | Not yet compiled | |
| Green | Bobbie Clay | No website found | Not yet compiled | |
| Libertarian | Beau Parmenter | Website: electanthonyhudson.com | Compiled | |
| Republican | Jay DeBoyer | Website: johnjamesmi.com | Compiled |
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