Michigan Attorney General election, 2026

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Michigan Attorney General
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 21, 2026
Primary: Pending General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Michigan
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Michigan is holding an election for attorney general on November 3, 2026.

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Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Attorney General of Michigan

The following candidates are running in the general election for Attorney General of Michigan on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Karen McDonald (D)
	Submit photo	Eli Savit (D)
		Mark Totten (D)
		Matthew DePerno (R)
		Kevin Kijewski (R)
	Submit photo	Doug Lloyd (R)

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Kevin Kijewski

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Kevin Kijewski is a lifelong Republican, defense attorney, and former Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit, where he oversaw 86 schools and 27,000 students. He currently represents Trump alternate electors facing politically motivated charges. During COVID, he helped lead a successful legal effort to reopen Michigan’s nonpublic schools. A former ACE teaching fellow through the University of Notre Dame, Kijewski began his career serving students in under-resourced communities. He holds a J.D. from Michigan State and a Master’s in Education from Notre Dame. He lives in Birmingham with his wife and daughter."

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Key Messages

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Restore law and order by supporting law enforcement, cracking down on violent crime, and reversing soft-on-crime policies that endanger Michigan communities.

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Protect constitutional freedoms by defending the Second Amendment, safeguarding religious liberty, and opposing government overreach and political prosecutions.

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Rebuild trust in government by investigating voter fraud, exposing corruption, and ensuring accountability and transparency in Lansing.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Kevin Kijewski (R)

Restore law and order by supporting law enforcement, cracking down on violent crime, and reversing soft-on-crime policies that endanger Michigan communities.

Protect constitutional freedoms by defending the Second Amendment, safeguarding religious liberty, and opposing government overreach and political prosecutions.

Rebuild trust in government by investigating voter fraud, exposing corruption, and ensuring accountability and transparency in Lansing.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Kevin Kijewski (R)

Kijewski is passionate about restoring public safety, protecting constitutional rights, and safeguarding election integrity. He believes in prosecuting crime, defending the Second Amendment, pushing back on government overreach, and eliminating corruption and politically motivated lawfare.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Kevin Kijewski (R)

The attorney general’s core responsibilities are to enforce the law impartially, defend the constitutional rights of all citizens, and serve as a check on government overreach. As Michigan’s top law enforcement officer, the AG must support police, prosecute crime, and uphold public trust by exposing corruption and lawfare. The role is not about pushing a political agenda—it’s about protecting the rule of law, ensuring fair elections, and standing up for everyday Michiganders when government goes too far.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Kevin Kijewski (R)

*The Wealth of Nations* by Adam Smith. It defends free markets, limited government, and individual liberty—core principles that should guide public policy and legal interpretation.

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• Doug Lloyd
• Eli Savit
• Mark Totten

Voting information

See also: Voting in Michigan

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Past elections

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2014.

2022

See also: Michigan Attorney General election, 2022

General election

General election for Attorney General of Michigan

Incumbent Dana Nessel defeated Matthew DePerno, Joe McHugh, and Gerald T. Van Sickle in the general election for Attorney General of Michigan on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dana Nessel (D)	53.2	2,329,195
		Matthew DePerno (R)	44.6	1,952,408
		Joe McHugh (L)	1.5	67,846
		Gerald T. Van Sickle (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	0.7	32,431

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,381,880
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Attorney General of Michigan

Incumbent Dana Nessel advanced from the Democratic convention for Attorney General of Michigan on August 21, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Dana Nessel (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Attorney General of Michigan

Matthew DePerno defeated Ryan Berman and Tom Leonard in the Republican convention for Attorney General of Michigan on August 27, 2022.

		Candidate
		Ryan Berman (R)
✔		Matthew DePerno (R)
		Tom Leonard (R)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Attorney General of Michigan

Joe McHugh advanced from the Libertarian convention for Attorney General of Michigan on July 10, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Joe McHugh (L)

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Attorney General of Michigan

Gerald T. Van Sickle advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Attorney General of Michigan on July 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Gerald T. Van Sickle (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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2018

See also: Michigan Attorney General election, 2018

General election

General election for Attorney General of Michigan

Dana Nessel defeated Tom Leonard, Lisa Lane Gioia, Chris Graveline, and Gerald T. Van Sickle in the general election for Attorney General of Michigan on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dana Nessel (D)	49.0	2,031,117
		Tom Leonard (R)	46.3	1,916,117
		Lisa Lane Gioia (L)	2.1	86,807
		Chris Graveline (Independent)	1.7	69,889
		Gerald T. Van Sickle (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	0.9	38,114

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,142,044
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2014

See also: Michigan Attorney General election, 2014

Attorney General of Michigan, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Bill Schuette Incumbent	52.1%	1,603,471
	Democratic	Mark Totten	44.2%	1,359,839
	Libertarian	Justin Altman	1.9%	57,345
	U.S. Taxpayers	Gerald T. Van Sickle	1%	30,762
	Green	John Anthony La Pietra	0.8%	25,747
Total Votes				3,077,164
Election results via Michigan Department of State

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