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Michigan Voters Enter Final Week Before Aug. 4 Primary

The primary will decide party nominees for Michigan's open governor and U.S. Senate seats.

Overview

  • Statewide early in-person voting is open now and runs through Sunday, Aug. 2, and polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day with anyone in line by 8 p.m. allowed to vote.
  • Voters can view a personalized sample ballot, find their polling place, track absentee status, and check registration at the Michigan Voter Information Center.
  • Major contested statewide races include Republican and Democratic gubernatorial primaries and a competitive Democratic U.S. Senate primary that will produce the fall challengers to Republican Mike Rogers.
  • President Trump has endorsed Republican John James and appeared with Mike Rogers on the campaign trail, reflecting high-profile national interest in the Republican contests.
  • Thousands of local races and millage questions are on ballots across counties and school districts, and outcomes will directly affect local taxes, school funding, police and fire services, and municipal budgets for the November general election.