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Candidates across all 83 Michigan counties, sourced from Bureau of Elections records. Non-partisan, always.

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Primary Election: Tuesday, August 4◆Early voting is underway! 9 days of early voting through August 2◆Find your early voting site at michigan.gov/vote◆Candidates listed across all 83 Michigan counties◆
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Who's Running? MI
Our Mission:
Make every voter an informed voter.

Who's Running? was built to make local democracy easier to navigate. Every election, Michigan voters face a ballot full of names they've never heard of, and too often, the races that affect daily life the most are the ones voters know the least about. We're here to put clear, non-partisan information about every candidate in one place, so that voting the entire ballot feels informed instead of overwhelming, while allowing candidates to offer voters more information about themselves, their campaign, and their stances on the issues voters care about.

About the Founder

Tim Hill, founder of Who's Running?
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Timothy David Hill

Founder, Who's Running?

Hi, I'm Tim, the founder of Who's Running? and a lifelong Michigander. I grew up in Dexter, Michigan, with a knack for history and politics. I attended college in Grand Rapids, graduating with a double major in both History and Political Science. Throughout my time in college, I voted in two major elections, and while I'm someone who is fairly knowledgeable on national politics, there were a ton of local candidates on my ballot that I just didn't know anything about. County commissioners, judges, school board candidates, and I really had no idea who any of them were or what they stood for.

Fast forward a few years: after graduating from college, I began to work in Michigan politics, and would travel across the state, going out to various political events and party meetings. While traveling, I would often talk with the people I'd meet and came to realize that lots of voters faced the same problem I did when voting; they weren't knowledgeable about the local candidates who appeared on their ballot. I also learned that a lot of local candidates had a hard time reaching local voters.

That's where Who's Running? comes in. Over the past year, I've been working on building a platform for voters and candidates alike, helping voters become more informed, and helping candidates get their message out to voters. Our mission, put simply, is to make every voter an informed voter. Thank you for checking out Who's Running?, and doing your part to help us fulfill our mission, one voter at a time.

How It Works

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For Voters

  1. 1
    Start exploring
    From the home page, enter a name, office, or county in the search bar to jump straight to matching candidates, or head to the Browse page to explore Statewide and Local races.
  2. 2
    Browse statewide & local races
    Statewide shows races on every Michigan ballot (Governor, U.S. Senate, etc). Local shows the races specific to your district, like state senate, state house, county positions, judges, and more.
  3. 3
    Click any candidate card
    Open a candidate's full profile to see their key positions, campaign video, biography, website, and social media, if they've opted into a premium profile.
  4. 4
    Filter and search
    Use the search box and dropdown filters to narrow candidates by name, office, party, or district. Helpful when researching specific races.
  5. 5
    Head to the polls informed
    Bring your phone or a printed list of your choices. Need to find your polling place or register to vote? Visit michigan.gov/vote ↗.
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For Candidates

  1. 1
    You're already listed
    Every candidate registered with the Michigan Bureau of Elections gets a free basic listing automatically, including name, party, office, and district. Find yours by searching or browsing your county.
  2. 2
    Submit your Premium Profile
    Click any ★ Get a Premium Profile button to open the signup form. You'll provide your photo, biography, up to three key positions, a campaign video link, website, and social media handles.
  3. 3
    Submit payment ($125)
    A one-time $125 fee per election cycle covers your full premium listing through the November general.
  4. 4
    Review & publish
    We review every submission for basic accuracy and compliance with our content guidelines. Your profile goes live within 48 hours of approval and payment.
  5. 5
    Update anytime
    Need to swap a position, update your campaign video, or fix a typo? Contact us from the form on our Contact page and we'll update your profile, typically within one or two business days.

Premium Profiles

For Candidates
Get Your Message in Front of Michigan Voters
A premium profile puts your photo, positions, and campaign video front and center for every voter who looks you up.
📸Your photo on your candidate card
🏷️Your logo on your candidate card
📋Up to 3 key policy positions
🎬Campaign video embedded
🌐Website & social links
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📝Candidate bio section
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Michigan Campaign Finance Notice: Paid placements on this site may constitute a campaign expenditure under MCL 169.206 and may require disclosure to the Michigan Bureau of Elections. Candidates are solely responsible for their own compliance.

Our Non-Partisan Commitment

Who's Running? does not endorse candidates, parties, or policy positions. Every candidate registered with the Michigan Bureau of Elections gets the same free basic listing, and every candidate is eligible for the same premium profile at the same price.

The candidate directory on this site is a factual reference, not editorial. We don't rank, rate, or recommend candidates, and we don't publish attack content about anyone running for office. The words on a premium profile are the candidate's own, and our review process and content guidelines apply the same way regardless of party, ideology, office, or whether a candidate has paid.

AI Disclosure: This website was built with the assistance of Claude AI (Anthropic). All candidate listings are sourced from Michigan Bureau of Elections public records and are not generated by artificial intelligence. Paid premium profile content is submitted directly by candidates or their authorized representatives and is not AI-generated.

Candidate data last updated: July 14, 2026

For Candidates

See How Your Profile Could Look

Every candidate gets a free basic listing on Who's Running?, automatically generated from Michigan Bureau of Elections public records. Upgrading to a Premium Profile lets you add a photo, biography, key positions, campaign video, website, and social media links, giving voters a fuller picture of who you are and what you stand for.

Basic Listing

What every candidate's free listing looks like — name, party, office, and a placeholder photo. Click a card to see the basic profile view.

Premium Profile

The same candidates with a Premium Profile — adding their photo, campaign video, three key positions on their full profile, and committee disclosure. Click a card to see the full premium experience.

Premium Profiles

For Candidates
Get Your Message in Front of Michigan Voters
A premium profile puts your photo, positions, and campaign video front and center for every voter who looks you up.
📸Your photo on your candidate card
🏷️Your logo on your candidate card
📋Up to 3 key policy positions
🎬Campaign video embedded
🌐Website & social links
⭐Highlighted ★ Premium badge
📝Candidate bio section
One-time flat fee · All offices eligible
$125
Michigan Campaign Finance Notice: Paid placements on this site may constitute a campaign expenditure under MCL 169.206 and may require disclosure to the Michigan Bureau of Elections. Candidates are solely responsible for their own compliance.
For Candidates
Get a Premium Profile on Who's Running?
Premium Profile — $125
Includes your photo, biography, up to 3 key positions, campaign video, website, and social media links · Valid through the November general · One-time fee per election cycle
Michigan Campaign Finance Notice: This paid placement may constitute a campaign expenditure under MCL 169.206. You are solely responsible for compliance.

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Contact Us

Questions, corrections, press inquiries, or interested in a premium profile? Get in touch!

We read every message and reply as quickly as we can, typically within one or two business days. You can also reach us directly at contact@whosrunning.vote.

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Enhanced candidate listings for the 2026 Michigan election. $125 flat fee. Complete the form below, then continue to secure payment.

Premium profiles include your photo, campaign logo, biography, up to three key policy positions, campaign video embed, and website and social media links. Review our Candidate Content Guidelines and Terms of Service before submitting.

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Campaign Committee (Required Legal Disclosure)

This information will appear on your listing as the "Paid for by..." disclosure required by Michigan campaign finance law. Please provide the exact registered committee name and address.

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Governance

Legal Documents

The policies and terms that govern the use of Who's Running?. Please review each document before using the Site, submitting a contact request, or purchasing a Premium Profile.

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Terms of Service

Governs use of the Site, including eligibility, acceptable use, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and limitations of liability. Applies to all visitors and candidates.

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Privacy Policy

Describes what information we collect, how we use and share it, how long we keep it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

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Candidate Content Guidelines

Content standards, review process, revision limits, campaign-finance disclosure requirements, and removal policies for Premium Candidate Profiles.

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Questions?
If you have questions about any of these documents, or wish to exercise a right described in the Privacy Policy, please reach out at contact us or email contact@whosrunning.vote.
For Voters

Voter Resources

Official tools and plain-language explainers to help you register, understand what's on your ballot, find your districts, and vote with confidence in Michigan's 2026 election.

🎥 Watch the Debates
See candidates make their case in their own words. Browse recorded debates and candidate forums by race.
Register & Vote
Official · Michigan
Michigan Voter Information Center
The state's official hub (michigan.gov/vote). Register to vote, check your registration status, see a sample ballot, find your polling place, and track an absentee ballot — all in one place.
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Official · Michigan
View Your Sample Ballot
Enter your information to see the exact ballot you'll receive, including every office and candidate in your specific districts. The best way to prepare before you vote.
See your ballot →
Official · Michigan
Absentee Ballot Application
Apply to vote by mail. In Michigan, any registered voter can request an absentee ballot for any reason — no excuse needed. Fill it out at home and return it by mail or drop box.
Apply to vote absentee →
What is absentee (mail-in) voting?

Absentee voting lets you vote from home instead of going to a polling place on Election Day. Since 2018, every registered Michigan voter has the right to vote absentee for any reason — you don't need to be sick, traveling, or give any excuse. You request a ballot, it's mailed to you, you fill it out, and you return it by mail or by dropping it in an official ballot drop box. Just make sure it arrives by the deadline — a postmark is not enough; the clerk must physically receive it by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Understand the Election
How Michigan's primary works

Michigan holds an open primary, which means you do not register with a political party, and you can choose which party's primary to vote in on Election Day. However, there's an important rule: you must vote within a single party. On the August primary ballot, you pick one party's section and vote only in that section's races. If you split your ticket — voting for a Democrat in one race and a Republican in another — that portion of your partisan ballot won't count.

The primary decides which candidates advance to the November general election. When a party has more than one candidate competing for the same office, the primary narrows it to one nominee per party. Nonpartisan races (like judicial seats and many local offices) appear on a separate section that any voter can complete regardless of party choice.

What offices are on the 2026 ballot?

Michigan's 2026 election covers offices at every level of government. Depending on where you live, your ballot may include:

Statewide
  • Governor & Lieutenant Governor
  • Attorney General
  • Secretary of State
  • Michigan Supreme Court
  • State Board of Education
  • University governing boards (U-M, MSU, Wayne State)
Federal & Legislative
  • U.S. Senate
  • U.S. House of Representatives
  • State Senate
  • State House of Representatives
County & Local
  • County commissioners, clerk, treasurer, sheriff, prosecutor
  • Mayors & city councils
  • Township offices
  • School boards
  • Judges & local ballot proposals

Browse all candidates by office →

Find Your Districts
Why districts matter — and how to find yours

Michigan voters are represented at several levels, and each has its own district — a geographic area that determines which candidates you can actually vote for. The same home address sits inside a U.S. House district, a State Senate district, and a State House district, and these boundaries often don't line up with each other or with your city or county lines. This is one of the most confusing parts of voting, so here's how to find each one:

Federal
Your U.S. House District
Enter your ZIP code to find which of Michigan's 13 congressional districts you live in, and who currently represents you in the U.S. House.
Find your U.S. House district →
State
Your State Senate District
Enter your home address or zip code on the Michigan Senate's official site to find which of the 38 State Senate districts you live in and who currently represents you.
Find your State Senator →
State
Your State House District
Search by address or district number on the Michigan House's official site to find which of the 110 State House districts you live in and who your current state representative is.
Find your State Representative →

Tip: your official Michigan Voter Information Center sample ballot also lists all of your districts in one place, based on your registered address.

A note on our links: Aside from our own tools, every resource on this page links to an official Michigan government source. We link only to official election resources to make sure the information you rely on to register and vote is accurate and authoritative.
In Their Own Words

Debates & Forums

Watch recorded debates and candidate forums to hear where candidates stand, in their own words. Select a race below to watch.

Hosting or know of a debate? We link to publicly available candidate debates and forums. If you'd like to suggest one for inclusion, contact us.