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.

Voters across Southeast Michigan will weigh in on dozens of local races and ballot proposals in the November 2025 general election.

Michigan offers same-day voter registration, which allows you to register on Election Day at your local clerk's office on Nov. 4, 2025.

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

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

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.

The weather won't be an obstacle for folks getting out to cast their vote on Tuesday, with more sun and breezy conditions ahead.

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - West Michigan voters headed to the polls on Tuesday will cast general election ballots for candidates in local races and determine multiple tax requests. City council/commission and several mayoral races will be on the ballot.