We are focused on electing progressive candidates in all elections throughout Southwest Michigan this year.
We need all hands on deck to volunteer for canvassing, sign up for phone & text banking, or join our postcard writing team. You can Join the One Team Michigan to canvass across Southwest Michigan. We need everyone to get out the vote, protect our polls, and drive people to the polls!
Click on the MI VOTER INFO button to find your voter status or to help friends and neighbors register.
Click on the CANDIDATE INFO button to jump down to a list of candidate websites and videos of IGK’s Candidate Forums.
Click on the DEFEND ELECTIONS button to join Indivisible National’s Election Protection Corps and find local election opportunities.
Click on the ELECTION FAQS button to find answers to common questions about voter registration, first-time voter registration, the rights of Michiganders with criminal records, accessibility issues, and more prepared by the Michigan Secretary of State and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
Important Dates
General Election
November 3, 2026
early voting runs from October 24-November 1.Absentee ballots
-The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot was October 13.
-October 20 is the last day the SOS recommends mailing absentee ballots. After that, use a drop box.Register online or by mail by October 19.
After that, register in person at your city or township clerk’s office with proof of residency.
Voter Guides
League of Women Voters:
VOTE 411Bridge Michigan:
2026 Michigan Voter GuideBlue Voter Guide:
Michigan Democratic Voting Guide with Endorsements for Voters
Candidate Websites
Jocelyn Benson, Candidate for Michigan Governor:
Jocelyn Benson for GovernorGarlin Gilchrist, Candidate for Michigan Secretary of State:
Garlin Gilchrist for Secretary of StateEli Savat, Candidate for Attorney General:
Eli Savat for Attorney GeneralAbdul El-Sayed, Candidate for US Senate:
Abdul for US SenateSean McCann, Candidate for U.S. House district MI-04:
Elect Sean McCann US CongressJulie Rogers, Candidate for MI-Senate:
Julie Rogers for State SenateJen Strebs, Candidate for MI-41 House:
Jen Strebs for State Rep. House District 41Matt Longjohn, Candidate for MI-40:
State Representative Matt Longjohn MDNick Rowe, Candidate for MI-42:
Nick Rowe, State Representative
IGK Candidate Forums
Jen Strebs
IGK Meeting Forum (4/8)
Passcode: 3cUpShK?
00:12:25 to 01:20:00
Julie Rogers
IGK Meeting Forum (6/24)
Passcode: ctnpX^15
00:25:05 to 01:04:13
Abdul El-Sayed
IGK Meeting Forum (4/30)
Passcode: (none)
00:03:00 to 01:04:20
Sean McCann
IGK Meeting Forum (5/13)
Passcode: !g7D0uMW
00:50:55 to 01:41:30
Nick Rowe
IGK Meeting Remarks (9/9)
Passcode: 9..*4ZL*
00:54:22 to 00:58:45