Wisconsin and Michigan Set to Hold Open Gubernatorial Elections in 2026

Wisconsin and Michigan are among 36 states holding gubernatorial elections in 2026. In Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers has decided not to seek a third term, making the race the state's first open contest for governor in 16 years; the race is widely characterized as a tossup. In Michigan, the general election for governor and lieutenant governor is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with a primary set for August 4, 2026. In Wisconsin, Republicans hold narrow control of both chambers of the state Legislature, while Democrats hold most other statewide executive offices. As of the reporting date, no candidates had completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey for the Republican primary in Michigan's gubernatorial race, indicating the Republican field had not yet been formally documented at that time. Both races remain in early stages, with candidate fields not fully settled as of the respective reporting dates in May and July 2026. Specific candidate names, fundraising figures, and polling data for either race were not detailed in the available reporting. The competitive dynamics and eventual candidate rosters for both the Wisconsin and Michigan primaries remain unresolved based on current information.