VOTE THE WORKING FAMILIES SLATE
Championing good jobs, public education, clean air, affordable housing, and holding corporate utilities accountable.
U.S. Senate (Michigan)
Abdul El-Sayed
ENDORSED
defeating: haley stevens
Epidemiologist, former Detroit Health Director, and unapologetic champion for Medicare for All, environmental justice, and workers' rights.
13th Congressional District
Donavan McKinney
ENDORSED
defeating: shri thanedar
Community organizer and State Rep. bringing real grassroots working-class leadership to Congress for Detroit & Wayne County.
1st State Senate District
Abraham Aiyash
ENDORSED
defeating: justin onwenu
Former House Majority Floor Leader holding utilities accountable, demanding DTE rate freezes, and fighting refinery pollution in Detroit.
8th State House District
Chris Gilmer-Hill
ENDORSED
defeating: helena scott, deanne austin, fedor kinaya
Dedicated community activist fighting for transit expansion, housing justice, public schools, and climate resilience.
📊 Race Forecasts & Prediction Markets
WHO IS GOING TO WIN?
Track live statistical models and community forecasts for key primary contests:
[1] Key Election Deadlines & Timeline
- Early In-Person Voting Window: Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, August 2, 2026. (Happening right now at designated regional/downtown early voting sites).
- Election Day (In-Person at your assigned precinct): Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (Polls open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM). Note: You vote at your regular neighborhood precinct on Election Day, not an early voting center.
- Absentee / Mail Ballot Return Deadline: Must be received by your city clerk by 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
[2] Voting Options Explained: Avoid the Confusion
- Option A: Vote Early In-Person (Now through Aug 2): Skip lines on Tuesday by casting your ballot in person ahead of time at designated early voting locations (such as CAYMC at 2 Woodward Ave, or regional neighborhood vote centers). Look up your site at Michigan Voter Information Center.
- Option B: Vote on Election Day (Tuesday, Aug 4): If you do not vote early, you must go to your assigned local polling place between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
- Option C: Mail / Absentee Ballot Drop-Off: DO NOT MAIL YOUR BALLOT NOW. Postal delays will cause it to miss the 8:00 PM deadline. Instead, hand-deliver your completed mail ballot directly to your local clerk's office or drop it into an official secure ballot drop box by 8:00 PM on Election Day.
⚠️ VOTING WITHOUT A PHOTO ID: Michigan law does NOT strictly require a photo ID to vote. If you forget or don't have one, ask for an Affidavit of Voter Not Possessing Photo Identification from the poll worker, sign it, and your vote will be counted normally.
🗳️ Provisional Ballots: Know Your Rights
When to Request One: If your name is missing from the poll book, request a Provisional Ballot. Never leave a polling place without voting.
Cure Period: You have 6 days after Election Day to verify your registration/address with your city clerk to ensure your ballot is tabulated.
Why It Matters: In tight primary races, provisional ballots cured within this 6-day window frequently decide the final winner.
[3] Full Primary Race Breakdown
- U.S. Senate (Statewide Michigan):
- VOTE: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (WFP Endorsed) website
- opponent: haley stevens
- 13th Congressional District (U.S. House):
- VOTE: Donavan McKinney (WFP Endorsed) website
- opponent: shri thanedar
- 1st State Senate District (Detroit & Downriver):
- VOTE: Abraham Aiyash (WFP Endorsed) website
- opponent: justin onwenu
- 8th State House District (Detroit, Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge):
- VOTE: Chris Gilmer-Hill (WFP Endorsed) website
- opponents: helena scott, deanne austin, fedor kinaya
[4] Official Voter Resources
- Michigan Voter Information Center (MVIC) — Check Status, Sample Ballot & Drop Boxes
- City of Detroit Department of Elections
- Wayne County Clerk Voter Information
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