Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern across most of Michigan for today's August primary election, with several races expected to have significant ramifications.
If you're still in line at your polling place as the clock moves past 8 p.m., however, you still have the right to vote. And in four counties; Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson and Menominee, in the Upper Peninsula, polls are open until 9 p.m. Eastern Time (because the counties are in the Central Time zone).
After 8 p.m., election results will begin to trickle in. Here's what to expect and where to find results.
When do we expect Michigan election results?
It depends. There isn't an exact science to when election results will be available; they will depend by precinct. But we'll have the results here as they come in.
Use the links below to find the race
results you're looking for, from the hotly contested Democratic U.S. Senate race to county-by-county results. Remember to refresh each results page in your browser for the latest, as they come in.
Michigan primary election results 2026
- Michigan governor, legislature election results
- Michigan U.S. Senate, U.S. House election results
- Wayne County election results
- Oakland County election results
- Macomb County election results
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What's on the ballot in Michigan's primary election?
Here are some notable contested races voters will decide on:
- Democratic U.S. Senate primary: U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Birmingham, and former Wayne County and Detroit health director Abdul El-Sayed are running to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township. The winner is expected to face Republican Mike Rogers, who is running unopposed in that primary. Michigan Rep. Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, also appears on the Democratic primary ballot but she dropped out of the race in July. Read about the candidates and their stances.
- Republican gubernatorial primary: U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, and Bloomfield Hills businessman Perry Johnson, are running for the GOP nomination to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is term-limited. Also on the ballot are former Attorney General Mike Cox and Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township, but both dropped their bids for governor. Read about the candidates and their stances.
- Democratic gubernatorial primary: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson are running for the party's nomination. Read about the candidates and their stances.
- Congressional primaries: All 13 of Michigan's congressional seats are up for election this year. Read about the candidates and their stances.
- State legislative races: All 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives and all 38 seats in the Michigan Senate. State House seats are up every two years in Michigan, while state Senate seats are up every four years.
- And other local races: You can see what's on your ballot at michigan.gov/vote and clicking "What's on the ballot."
You can reach Arpan Lobo at alobo@freepress.com
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Find all 2026 Michigan primary election results here
