LANSING, MI — With fewer than two hours remaining before polls close across Michigan, election officials continue assisting voters during the state’s Aug. 4 Primary Election. Polling places are scheduled to close at 8 p.m. local time, although state law provides that any voter who is already in line by 8 p.m. is entitled to vote, even if the voting process continues after polls officially close.

The primary election will determine party nominees for a variety of federal, state and local offices that will appear on the November General Election ballot. Ballots vary by community, meaning voters will only see the races and proposals applicable to the jurisdiction in which they reside.

Finding Your Polling Place

Voters who are unsure where to vote can use the Michigan Voter Information Center to:

• Verify their voter registration.
• Locate their assigned polling place.
• View a sample ballot.
• Review local election information.
• Track an absentee ballot, if applicable.

Voters should report to the polling location assigned to their voting precinct. Local city and township clerk’s offices may also assist voters with polling place information.

If You’re Still Waiting to Vote

Michigan election law provides that any voter who is in line at their polling place by 8 p.m. must be allowed to vote, even if it takes additional time for everyone in line to cast a ballot after the official closing time.

Election workers will continue processing voters who were waiting in line when the polls closed.

Absentee Ballots

Voters who previously requested an absentee ballot should follow the instructions provided by their local clerk regarding ballot return deadlines. Election officials encourage voters with questions about absentee ballot status to contact their city or township clerk directly.

Latino Candidates Appearing on Michigan Ballots

Michigan’s 2026 election cycle includes numerous candidates of Latino heritage seeking public office across the state. Among those appearing in various races are:

Federal

• John Paul Torres — U.S. House of Representatives, 11th Congressional District

Michigan Senate

• Darrin Camilleri — 4th Senate District
• Mary Cavanagh — 6th Senate District
• Robert Orlando Peña — 28th Senate District
• Ivan Diaz — 29th Senate District

Michigan House of Representatives

• Zacharia Ortiz — 2nd House District
• Veronica Paiz — 10th House District
• Cindy Ramirez — 83rd House District
• Luke Del Castillo — 92nd House District

Judicial

• Richard Garcia — Ingham County Probate Judge
• Cheryl A. Lopez — 67th District Court Judge

Local Offices

• Roger Rosalez — Bridgeport Township Treasurer
• Ramiro Garcia — Lansing School Board
• Gloria Lara — Walker City Commissioner, Ward 1

November General Election (No August Primary)

The following municipal races do not appear on today’s primary ballot and are scheduled for the November General Election:

• Felipe Soria — Ecorse City Council (No Primary)
• Belda Garza — Lincoln Park City Council (No Primary)
• Carlos Salcido — Lincoln Park City Council (No Primary)

Election Results

Unofficial election results will begin to be reported after polls close and local clerks begin tabulating and releasing vote totals. Because absentee ballots and other election materials continue to be processed after 8 p.m., complete unofficial results may not be available immediately.

La Prensa Latina News Wire will provide continuing coverage of election results, notable races and stories from communities across Michigan as vote totals become available throughout the evening.