The November general election will determine who will be Michigan's next governor and U.S. senator, as well as races for U.S. House, Michigan Legislature and local offices.
Some communities also have ballot proposals, which will be decided in the November election.
While the election is November 3rd, absentee ballots are available now.
Some stories on the general election:
"No Kings: Vote Early Kalamazoo" encourages voters to commit to voting
Rising gas prices, education drive second Michigan governor debate between Benson, James
Healthcare Action Plan ballot measure sparks concern among city leaders
Pete Buttigieg stumps for Sean McCann at a packed campaign event in Kalamazoo
GOP governor candidate John James calls for accountability in Michigan's education system
Rogers, El-Sayed debate gets hostile as candidates clash in pivotal US Senate race
Secretary of State candidates square off over election integrity at debate
Prices, data centers and Donald Trump are on voters' minds ahead of Frisbie/Haadsma rematch
Has the 2026 political environment changed campaign strategy?
James distances himself from Trump as Benson tries to connect them in gubernatorial debate
GOP attorney general candidate attacks Democratic rival over sex work policy
Slotkin says voters should be wary of federal interference in midterms
Michigan Libertarian party washes its hands of its gubernatorial nominee
Benson, James boast dueling endorsements from first responders, veterans groups
Absentee voting starts in Michigan
Sean McCann says he'll fight for affordability and against corruption if he's elected to Congress
Congressman Bill Huizenga supports the CLARITY Act during a cryptocurrency roundtable in Kalamazoo
Below are some links with information about the general election.
Vote 411 includes a sample ballot based on your address, as well as information about polling places and verifying voter registration. The sample ballots also include responses to questionnaires for some races.
The League of Women Voters of the Kalamazoo Area has a voter guide with information about candidates, ballot proposals and information about registering to vote and casting a ballot.
The Kalamazoo County Clerk's webpage has a list and map of early voting locations in Kalamazoo County.
The Michigan Secretary of State's Voter Information Center has information about registering to vote, casting an absentee ballot, voter forms and more.
The Secretary of State also has links to county clerks' offices across Michigan, a campaign finance database and a list of candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, state Legislature and judicial races.
Check back for updates leading up to the November 3rd election.
