2026 Michigan Attorney General election
November 3, 2026
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The 2026 Michigan Attorney General election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the Attorney General of Michigan. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office. The major-party nominees will be selected at state party conventions.
Democratic convention
Candidates
Declared
- Karen McDonald, Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney (2021–present)[1]
- William Noakes, public defender[2]
- Eli Savit, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney (2021–present)[3]
Withdrawn
- Mark Totten, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan (2022–2025) and nominee for attorney general in 2014[4]
Endorsements
Karen McDonald
- Executive branch officials
- James J. Blanchard, former U.S. ambassador to Canada (1993–1996) and former governor of Michigan (1983–1991)[5]
- U.S. representatives
- Kristen McDonald Rivet, MI-8 (2025–present) (candidate's sister)[5]
- State legislators
- Rosemary Bayer, SD-13 (2019–present)[5]
- Winnie Brinks, Senate Majority Leader (2023–present) from SD-29 (2019–present)[6]
- Brenda Carter, HD-53 (2019–present)[5]
- Amos O'Neal, HD-94th (2021–present)[5]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Teachers Michigan[6]
- Michigan AFL-CIO[7]
- Laborers' International Union of North America Michigan[8]
- Michigan Education Association[9]
- Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union[9]
- UA Plumbers Local 98[5]
- United Auto Workers[4]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 876[5]
- Organizations
- EMILYs List[10]
- Michigan Democratic Party LGBT&A Caucus[11]
Eli Savit
- U.S. representatives
- Andy Levin, former MI-9 (2019–2023)[12]
- State legislators
- Stephanie Chang, SD-3 (2019–present)[13]
- Kara Hope, HD-74 (2019–present)[14]
- Henry Yanez, Sterling Heights city councilor (2019–present) and former HD-25 (2013–2019)[14]
- Stephanie Young, HD-16 (2021–present)[14]
- 14 other state legislators[13]
- Local officials
- David LaGrand, mayor of Grand Rapids (2025–present)[13]
- David Leyton, Genesee County Prosecuting Attorney (2005–present)[13]
- 28+ other city and county officials[15]
- Individuals
- Lavora Barnes, former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party (2019–2025)[13]
- Organizations
Mark Totten (withdrawn)
- U.S. representatives
- Mark Schauer, former MI-7 (2009–2011) and nominee for governor in 2014[16]
- State legislators
- Joe Tate, former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) from the 9th district (2019–present)[16]
- Local officials
- Jerry Clayton, former Washtenaw County Sheriff (2009–2025)[17]
- Sheldon Neeley, mayor of Flint (2019–present)[17]
- Andy Schor, mayor of Lansing (2018–present)[16]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Karen McDonald (D) | $1,132,447[a] | $508,284 | $624,162 |
| Eli Savit (D) | $352,341 | $166,467 | $185,874 |
| Mark Totten (D) | $322,612[b] | $111,584 | $211,635 |
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State[18] | |||
Republican convention
Candidates
Declared
- Kevin Kijewski, defense attorney and former superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit[19]
- Doug Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney (2013–present)[20]
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Doug Lloyd
- Municipal officials
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kevin Kijewski (R) | $92,522[c] | $75,891 | $16,630 |
| Doug Lloyd (R) | $108,923[d] | $88,467 | $20,381 |
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State[18] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[23] | Tossup | August 21, 2025 |
Polling
- Karen McDonald vs. Matt DePerno
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Karen McDonald (D) |
Matt DePerno (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[24][A] | November 28–30, 2025 | 631 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 44% | 37% | 19% |
- Karen McDonald vs. Kevin Kijewski
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Karen McDonald (D) |
Kevin Kijewski (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[24][A] | November 28–30, 2025 | 631 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 42% | 37% | 21% |
- Eli Savit vs. Matt DePerno
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Eli Savit (D) |
Matt DePerno (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[24][A] | November 28–30, 2025 | 631 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 40% | 37% | 23% |
- Eli Savit vs. Kevin Kijewski
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Eli Savit (D) |
Kevin Kijewski (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[24][A] | November 28–30, 2025 | 631 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 38% | 38% | 24% |
- Mark Totten vs. Matt DePerno
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Mark Totten (D) |
Matt DePerno (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[24][A] | November 28–30, 2025 | 631 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 39% | 36% | 25% |
- Mark Totten vs. Kevin Kijewski
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[e] |
Margin of error |
Mark Totten (D) |
Kevin Kijewski (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D)[24][A] | November 28–30, 2025 | 631 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 38% | 37% | 25% |
See also
Notes
- ^ $100,000 of this total was transferred from McDonald's prosecutor campaign fund
- ^ $89,490 of this total has been self-funded by Totten
- ^ $67,736 of this total has been self-funded by Kijewski
- ^ $15,525 of this total was transferred from Lloyd's prosecutor campaign fund, and an additional $200 has been self-funded by Lloyd himself
- ^ a b c d e f Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
References
- ^ Egan, Paul (June 24, 2025). "Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announces campaign for state attorney general". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Egan, Paul (October 28, 2025). "Oakland Co. Prosecutor Karen McDonald is top fundraiser among candidates for Michigan AG". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Egan, Paul (May 13, 2025). "Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit joins race for Michigan attorney general". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b LeBlanc, Beth (January 27, 2026). "Mark Totten drops bid for AG after UAW endorses his opponent". The Detroit News. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ a b c d e f g Robinson, Sam (October 23, 2025). "These Michigan Democrats are Running for Attorney General". The Michigan Chronicle. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
She is endorsed by former Michigan Governor James Blanchard, U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, state Sen. Rosemarie [sic] Bayer, state Reps. Brenda Carter, D-Pontiac, Amos O'Neal, D-Saginaw, the Detroit Plumbers Local 98, United Food and Commercial Workers 876.
- ^ a b King, Jon (February 13, 2026). "Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief". Michigan Advance. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Solis, Ben (February 3, 2026). "Gilchrist, McDonald nab endorsement from one of Michigan's largest unions in respective bids". Michigan Advance. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ King, Jon (February 27, 2026). "Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief". Michigan Advance. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ^ a b King, Jon (December 19, 2025). "Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief". Michigan Advance. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ "EMILYs List Endorses Karen McDonald for Michigan Attorney General". emilyslist.org. October 3, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ a b King, Jon (January 23, 2026). "Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief". Michigan Advance. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ King, Jon (January 30, 2026). "Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief". Michigan Advance. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Neavling, Steve (May 13, 2025). "Progressive Prosecutor Eli Savit launches campaign for attorney general". Metro Times. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c King, Jon (December 5, 2025). "Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief". Michigan Advance. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ Roth, Andrew (May 13, 2025). "Washtenaw County prosecutor announces campaign for Michigan attorney general". Michigan Advance. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c Mauger, Craig (April 16, 2025). "Democrat Mark Totten launches campaign for state attorney general". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Mintz, Rachel (April 16, 2025). "Former U.S. Attorney Mark Totten launches campaign for Michigan Attorney General". Michigan Public. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b "Committee Search". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ Egan, Paul (April 28, 2025). "Kevin Kijewski, lawyer for Trump false elector, running for Michigan attorney general". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ Egan, Paul (July 23, 2025). "Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd joins Republican race for Michigan attorney general". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Solis, Ben (August 14, 2025). "DePerno forms committee to run for Michigan attorney general – again". Michigan Advance. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ "Doug Lloyd Endorsed by 52 Michigan County Prosecutors". State Affairs. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ^ "State Attorneys General: The Top Races to be "Top Cop"". Sabato's Crystal Ball. August 21, 2025. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Nir, David; Singer, Jeff (December 8, 2025). "Morning Digest: It's growing late, but the field for California governor is still unsettled". The Downballot. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites