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Michigan ballot

Michigan Secretary of State

General: November 3, 2026

General election

RepublicanPresident, Design Financial

Anthony Forlini is a certified financial planner and Macomb County Clerk whose office won national awards for innovation. Seeking Michigan Secretary of State, he emphasizes election integrity through practical safeguards and training, transparency in processes, and efficient service.

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LibertarianFirst-time candidate

Christine Sloan is a Libertarian candidate for Michigan Secretary of State in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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GreenFirst-time candidate

Green Party candidate Eric Borregard is running for his first term as Michigan Secretary of State. He prioritizes environmental protection, focusing on clean air and water as essential to sustaining life. Borregard emphasizes honest government and planetary conservation.

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DemocraticSoftware engineer

A software engineer and former city official, Gilchrist emphasizes protecting Michigan elections from federal interference and external threats. He supports campaign finance reform for transparency and safeguarding voter data.

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No party listedFirst-time candidate

Aughney is running for his first election as Michigan Secretary of State with U.S. Taxpayers Party affiliation.

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Convention

RepublicanAdvancedPresident, Design Financial

Anthony Forlini is a certified financial planner and Macomb County Clerk whose office won national awards for innovation. Seeking Michigan Secretary of State, he emphasizes election integrity through practical safeguards and training, transparency in processes, and efficient service.

From the candidate’s published profile

LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Christine Sloan is a Libertarian candidate for Michigan Secretary of State in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s published profile

GreenFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Green Party candidate Eric Borregard is running for his first term as Michigan Secretary of State. He prioritizes environmental protection, focusing on clean air and water as essential to sustaining life. Borregard emphasizes honest government and planetary conservation.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticAdvancedSoftware engineer

A software engineer and former city official, Gilchrist emphasizes protecting Michigan elections from federal interference and external threats. He supports campaign finance reform for transparency and safeguarding voter data.

From the candidate’s published profile

No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Aughney is running for his first election as Michigan Secretary of State with U.S. Taxpayers Party affiliation.

From the candidate’s published profile

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