2026 in Michigan

This article reviews 2026 in Michigan, including the state's office holders, performance of its sports teams and athletes, a chronology of the state's top news and sports stories, and a list of notable Michigan-related deaths.

Office holders

Sports

Baseball

American football

Basketball

Ice hockey

Events

January 19 Ã¢ÂÂ A snowstorm causes a pileup involving 100 cars in Zeeland Charter Township.
January 23 Ã¢ÂÂ A car drives through an entrance at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, injuring six people. The driver is taken into custody.
March 6 Ã¢ÂÂ A tornado forms near Three Rivers, causing significant damage in Union City and other parts of St Joseph County. Four people are killed.
March 12 Ã¢ÂÂ Temple Israel synagogue attack: A man rams a vehicle into a synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, injuring a security guard, before killing himself. Explosives are found in the back of the vehicle.

Scheduled

November 3 -
2026 Michigan gubernatorial election: Candidates include Mike Duggan (I), Jocelyn Benson (D), Garlin Gilchrist (D), John James (R), and Tom Leonard (R). Incumbent Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term limited.
2026 United States Senate election in Michigan: Gary Peters (D) is up for reelection. Mike Rogers is the leading Republican candidate.

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