Michigan State Room
Governor & Lieutenant Governor — Michigan
Articles, candidate report cards, office explainers & public accountability
Michigan 2026 — and the Road Beyond
Election: November 3, 2026. Checked October 8, 2026. Michigan elects the Governor and Lieutenant Governor together.
THE CANDIDATES
| Governor | Lieutenant Governor | Party | Campaign or candidate page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn Benson | Winnie Brinks | Democratic | Campaign |
| John James | Jay DeBoyer | Republican | Campaign |
| Anthony Hudson | Beau Parmenter | Libertarian | Campaign |
| Donna Brandenburg | Robert Donald Cowper II | U.S. Taxpayers | Candidate page |
| Douglas Campbell | Bobbie Clay | Green | Candidate page |
JOCELYN BENSON & WINNIE BRINKS
Democratic
Her campaign emphasizes affordable housing, health care and child care, lower electricity costs, stronger schools and government services.
JOHN JAMES & JAY DeBOYER
Republican
His campaign emphasizes lowering everyday costs, improving reading and math skills, expanding skilled trades, public safety and government transparency.
ANTHONY HUDSON & BEAU PARMENTER
Libertarian
His campaign proposes eliminating property and state income taxes, protecting local control and lowering energy costs.
DONNA BRANDENBURG & ROBERT DONALD COWPER II
U.S. Taxpayers
Her party's candidate statement emphasizes eliminating property and state income taxes, cutting government waste and limiting government power.
DOUGLAS CAMPBELL & BOBBIE CLAY
Green
The Michigan Green Party lists Campbell and Clay as its governor ticket. Visit the party's candidate page for direct information.
Candidate and photo source · Green Party executive candidates
SOURCES & VOTER CHECK
Official Michigan candidate list · Michigan Voter Information Center
This quick directory follows the state's November general-election list. Check your official sample ballot before voting. Descriptions summarize campaign statements; no grades or endorsements are assigned.