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Candidates across all 83 Michigan counties, sourced from Bureau of Elections records. Non-partisan, always.

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Primary Election: Tuesday, August 4◆Register to vote by July 20 at michigan.gov/vote◆Absentee ballots available now◆Candidates listed across all 83 Michigan counties◆

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Who's Running?
Who's Running? MI
Our Mission:
Make every voter an informed voter.

Who's Running? was built to make local democracy easier to navigate. Every election, Michigan voters face a ballot full of names they've never heard of, and too often, the races that affect daily life the most are the ones voters know the least about. We're here to put clear, non-partisan information about every candidate in one place, so that voting the entire ballot feels informed instead of overwhelming, while allowing candidates to offer voters more information about themselves, their campaign, and their stances on the issues voters care about.

About the Founder

Tim Hill, founder of Who's Running?
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Timothy David Hill

Founder, Who's Running?

Hi, I'm Tim, the founder of Who's Running? and a lifelong Michigander. I grew up in Dexter, Michigan, with a knack for history and politics. I attended college in Grand Rapids, graduating with a double major in both History and Political Science. Throughout my time in college, I voted in two major elections, and while I'm someone who is fairly knowledgeable on national politics, there were a ton of local candidates on my ballot that I just didn't know anything about. County commissioners, judges, school board candidates, and I really had no idea who any of them were or what they stood for.

Fast forward a few years: after graduating from college, I began to work in Michigan politics, and would travel across the state, going out to various political events and party meetings. While traveling, I would often talk with the people I'd meet and came to realize that lots of voters faced the same problem I did when voting; they weren't knowledgeable about the local candidates who appeared on their ballot. I also learned that a lot of local candidates had a hard time reaching local voters.

That's where Who's Running? comes in. Over the past year, I've been working on building a platform for voters and candidates alike, helping voters become more informed, and helping candidates get their message out to voters. Our mission, put simply, is to make every voter an informed voter. Thank you for checking out Who's Running?, and doing your part to help us fulfill our mission, one voter at a time.

How It Works

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For Voters

  1. 1
    Start exploring
    From the home page, enter a name, office, or county in the search bar to jump straight to matching candidates, or head to the Browse page to explore Statewide and Local races.
  2. 2
    Browse statewide & local races
    Statewide shows races on every Michigan ballot (Governor, U.S. Senate, etc). Local shows the races specific to your district, like state senate, state house, county positions, judges, and more.
  3. 3
    Click any candidate card
    Open a candidate's full profile to see their key positions, campaign video, biography, website, and social media, if they've opted into a premium profile.
  4. 4
    Filter and search
    Use the search box and dropdown filters to narrow candidates by name, office, party, or district. Helpful when researching specific races.
  5. 5
    Head to the polls informed
    Bring your phone or a printed list of your choices. Need to find your polling place or register to vote? Visit michigan.gov/vote ↗.
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For Candidates

  1. 1
    You're already listed
    Every candidate registered with the Michigan Bureau of Elections gets a free basic listing automatically, including name, party, office, and district. Find yours by searching or browsing your county.
  2. 2
    Submit your Premium Profile
    Click any ★ Get a Premium Profile button to open the signup form. You'll provide your photo, biography, up to three key positions, a campaign video link, website, and social media handles.
  3. 3
    Submit payment ($125)
    A one-time $125 fee per election cycle covers your full premium listing through the November general.
  4. 4
    Review & publish
    We review every submission for basic accuracy and compliance with our content guidelines. Your profile goes live within 48 hours of approval and payment.
  5. 5
    Update anytime
    Need to swap a position, update your campaign video, or fix a typo? Contact us from the form on this page and we'll update your profile, typically within one or two business days.

Premium Profiles

For Candidates
Get Your Message in Front of Michigan Voters
A premium profile puts your photo, positions, and campaign video front and center for every voter who looks you up.
📸Your photo on your candidate card
🏷️Your logo on your candidate card
📋Up to 3 key policy positions
🎬Campaign video embed
🌐Website & social links
⭐Highlighted ★ Premium badge
📝Candidate bio section
One-time flat fee · All offices eligible
$125
Payment method coming soon — online payment options will be announced shortly.
Michigan Campaign Finance Notice: Paid placements on this site may constitute a campaign expenditure under MCL 169.206 and may require disclosure to the Michigan Bureau of Elections. Candidates are solely responsible for their own compliance.

Our Non-Partisan Commitment

Who's Running? does not endorse candidates, parties, or policy positions. Every candidate registered with the Michigan Bureau of Elections gets the same free basic listing, and every candidate is eligible for the same premium profile at the same price.

The candidate directory on this site is a factual reference, not editorial. We don't rank, rate, or recommend candidates, and we don't publish attack content about anyone running for office. The words on a premium profile are the candidate's own, and our review process and content guidelines apply the same way regardless of party, ideology, office, or whether a candidate has paid.

If you ever feel we've fallen short of this commitment, write to us. We'll look into it, and if we got it wrong, we'll fix it.

AI Disclosure: This website was built with the assistance of Claude AI (Anthropic). All candidate listings are sourced from Michigan Bureau of Elections public records and are not generated by artificial intelligence. Paid premium profile content is submitted directly by candidates or their authorized representatives and is not AI-generated.

For Candidates

See How Your Profile Could Look

Every candidate gets a free basic listing on Who's Running?, automatically generated from Michigan Bureau of Elections public records. Upgrading to a Premium Profile lets you add a photo, biography, key positions, campaign video, website, and social media links — giving voters a fuller picture of who you are and what you stand for.

Basic Listing

What every candidate's free listing looks like — name, party, office, and a placeholder photo. Click a card to see the basic profile view.

Premium Profile

The same candidates with a Premium Profile — adding their photo, campaign video, three key positions on their full profile, and committee disclosure. Click a card to see the full premium experience.

Premium Profiles

For Candidates
Get Your Message in Front of Michigan Voters
A premium profile puts your photo, positions, and campaign video front and center for every voter who looks you up.
📸Your photo on your candidate card
🏷️Your logo on your candidate card
📋Up to 3 key policy positions
🎬Campaign video embed
🌐Website & social links
⭐Highlighted ★ Premium badge
📝Candidate bio section
One-time flat fee · All offices eligible
$125
Payment method coming soon — online payment options will be announced shortly.
Michigan Campaign Finance Notice: Paid placements on this site may constitute a campaign expenditure under MCL 169.206 and may require disclosure to the Michigan Bureau of Elections. Candidates are solely responsible for their own compliance.
For Candidates
Get a Premium Profile on Who's Running?
Premium Profile — $125
Includes your photo, biography, up to 3 key positions, campaign video, website, and social media links · Valid through the November general · One-time fee per election cycle
Michigan Campaign Finance Notice: This paid placement may constitute a campaign expenditure under MCL 169.206. You are solely responsible for compliance.

All offices eligible · Payment processed securely · Profile live within 48 hours

Contact Us

Questions, corrections, press inquiries, or interested in a premium profile? Get in touch!

We read every message and reply as quickly as we can, typically within one or two business days. You can also reach us directly at contact@whosrunning.vote.