Today is Michigan’s primary election day

August 4, 2026

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 4.

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Aug. 4 is voting day for the Michigan primary. WDET will be working hard to keep you up-to-date on races and results that will determine the ballot come November.

Our journalists are monitoring local and national races, with special attention to the Democratic U.S. senate primary and the races for Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates. We’re also following U.S. House races, with a focus on districts 12 and 13.

Follow along to see election results as they are announced. Polls close at 8 p.m.

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