2026 Michigan gubernatorial election
The 2026 Michigan gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Michigan. Incumbent Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third term.
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Democratic primary
Publicly expressed interest
- Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State (2019–present)[1]
- Chris Swanson, Genesee County Sheriff (2020–present)[2]
Potential
- Mike Duggan, mayor of Detroit (2014–present)[3]
- Garlin Gilchrist, Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (2019–present)[3]
- Mallory McMorrow, state senator from the 8th district (2019–present)[4]
Republican primary
Potential
- Perry Johnson, businessman, disqualified candidate for Governor of Michigan in 2022, and former candidate for President of the United States in 2024[5]
References
- Nissen, Jack; Skubick, Tim (September 5, 2023). "Jocelyn Benson for Michigan governor? Secretary of state says she's looking 'closely' at future run". FOX 2 Detroit. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Fonger, Ron (August 2, 2023). "Governor Swanson? Genesee County sheriff says a statewide run could be in his future". mlive. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Schneider, Elena (March 5, 2023). "Ambitions collide as rising Democrats consider higher office". Politico. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- Nissen, Jack; Skubick, Tim (May 30, 2023). "Scoop: Michigan lawmaker Mallory McMorrow considering run for governor". FOX 2 Detroit. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- Skubick, Tim; Komer, David (October 2, 2023). "Businessman Perry Johnson says he's being asked to run for Stabenow's US Senate seat". FOX 2 Detroit. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
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