Get Ready to Vote with the Pride Source Michigan LGBTQ+ Voter Guide
Look up out LGBTQ+ candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot and print a cheat sheet built for you
With early voting set to open statewide Saturday, Pride Source has launched its Michigan LGBTQ+ Voter Guide, a one-stop hub covering everything on the Nov. 3 ballot and every out LGBTQ+ candidate running for the Legislature and Congress in Michigan.
A customizable ballot builder lets readers choose their U.S. House, Michigan Senate and Michigan House districts and get a one-page cheat sheet of the races on their ballot, with out LGBTQ+ candidates marked.
The guide walks through the ballot from the top of the ticket down, with links to Pride Source coverage of each race. That includes open seats for governor, secretary of state, attorney general and U.S. Senate, along with the Michigan Supreme Court race, down-ballot education boards and statewide Proposals 1 and 2.
More From the Voter Guide
- Michigan Voting Deadlines Ahead of Nov. 3
- How To Vote Early or Absentee in Michigan
- What to Know About Voting While Trans or Nonbinary in Michigan
- Michigan Voter Rights At The Polls
- Meet the Out LGBTQ+ Candidates on Michigan's November Ballot
- Your LGBTQ+ Guide To Michigan's 2026 Supreme Court Race
- The Down-Ballot Education Races That Matter For LGBTQ+ Michiganders
- Why LGBTQ+ Voters Are Watching Michigan's Proposals 1 and 2
Ten out LGBTQ+ candidates are on Michigan's November ballot, and the guide lets readers browse them by region. Two could make history. State Sen. Jeremy Moss, running in the 11th Congressional District, would be the first out LGBTQ+ member of Congress from Michigan, and Joanna Whaley would be the first openly transgender member of the Michigan House.
For voters still figuring out the logistics, the guide lays out key dates and compares early, absentee and Election Day voting side by side. Early in-person voting runs Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 statewide, absentee ballots can be requested online or by mail until 5 p.m. Oct. 30, and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. The online and mail registration deadline passed Oct. 19, but Michigan voters can still register in person at their city or township clerk's office with proof of residency through 8 p.m. on Election Day. All dates were checked against michigan.gov/vote.
A know-your-rights section covers voting while trans or nonbinary, including the fact that Michigan doesn't require a photo ID to vote. Voters without one can sign an affidavit and cast a regular ballot. The section also points to accessible voting rights and the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
The guide shares endorsements from Michigan's LGBTQ+ political groups, including Equality Michigan Action Network, the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and the Unity Fund, kept separate from the race listings and the ballot builder.
Find the full guide at pridesource.com/vote, and send it to your group chat so your people know their deadlines.
What to know at a glance
How do I find out what's on my ballot in Michigan?
Pride Source's voter guide at pridesource.com/vote has a ballot builder. Choose your U.S. House, Michigan Senate and Michigan House districts and get a one-page cheat sheet of your races, with out LGBTQ+ candidates marked. If you don't know your district numbers, look them up through the Michigan Voter Information Center.
When can I vote early in Michigan?
Early in-person voting runs Oct. 24 through Nov. 1 statewide. Absentee ballots can be requested online or by mail until 5 p.m. Oct. 30, and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3. All dates were checked against michigan.gov/vote.
Can I still register to vote in Michigan?
Yes. The online and mail registration deadline passed Oct. 19, but Michigan voters can register in person at their city or township clerk's office with proof of residency through 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.
Do I need a photo ID to vote in Michigan?
No. Michigan doesn't require a photo ID to vote. Voters without one can sign an affidavit and cast a regular ballot. The guide's know-your-rights section also covers voting while trans or nonbinary, accessible voting and the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
Which LGBTQ+ candidates are running in Michigan this year?
Ten out LGBTQ+ candidates are on the Nov. 3 ballot, and the guide lets readers browse them by region. State Sen. Jeremy Moss, running in the 11th Congressional District, would be Michigan's first out LGBTQ+ member of Congress, and Joanna Whaley would be the first openly transgender member of the Michigan House. See the full roster of out candidates.
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