Political parties, not voters, to pick key Michigan candidates

Michigan is one just three states where political party conventions — rather than primary elections — decide nominees for consequential statewide posts like secretary of state and attorney general.

By: Jordyn Hermani

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 1,868

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Michigan’s political parties decide nominees for major state offices at election-year conventions
Party activists pick nominees, but some argue that disenfranchises voters and argue primary elections would be better
Official say the system streamlines the campaigning process and gives candidates more time to fundraise and meet voters

LANSING — Michigan’s next Republican and Democratic nominees for secretary of state and attorney general will soon be decided — without any public votes.

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