Michigan general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (Michigan) in 2026?

Here are the candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for all voters in Michigan.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

Donna Brandenburg

Donna Brandenburg (U.S. Taxpayers), with Robert Donald Cowper II for Lieutenant Governor is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Governor and Lieutenant Governor¹. A full profile is coming.

Douglas Campbell

Green

Douglas Campbell (Green), with Bobbie Clay for Lieutenant Governor is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Governor and Lieutenant Governor¹. A full profile is coming.

Jocelyn Benson

Democrat

Jocelyn Benson (Democratic), with Winnie Brinks for Lieutenant Governor is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Governor and Lieutenant Governor¹. A full profile is coming.

John James

Republican

John James (Republican), with Jay DeBoyer for Lieutenant Governor is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Governor and Lieutenant Governor¹. A full profile is coming.

Anthony Hudson

Libertarian

Anthony Hudson (Libertarian), with Beau Parmenter for Lieutenant Governor is one of 5 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Governor and Lieutenant Governor¹. A full profile is coming.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.