State

Attorney General

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 6
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Attorney General is Michigan's chief lawyer, representing the state in court, issuing legal opinions and enforcing consumer protection and other state laws.

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Eli Savit

Democratic

Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney

The gist

Supports laws to keep firearms from dangerous individuals
Pledges to prosecute wage theft and payroll fraud
Pledges lawsuits against price gouging and deceptive practices
Pledges to hold polluters accountable for environmental damage
Supports diversion and treatment programs for lower-level offenses
Pledges state enforcement of civil-rights protections

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Supports laws to keep firearms from dangerous individuals
Eli's Priorities
Campaign website · Eli Savit for Attorney General · eliformichigan.com
“including common-sense reforms geared towards keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous individuals”
Pledges to prosecute wage theft and payroll fraud
Eli's Priorities
Campaign website · Eli Savit for Attorney General · eliformichigan.com
“He will fight back against wage theft, payroll fraud, labor trafficking, and unsafe working conditions.”
Pledges lawsuits against price gouging and deceptive practices
Eli's Priorities
Campaign website · Eli Savit for Attorney General · eliformichigan.com
“will litigate to stop price gouging, deceptive practices, and other consumer abuse.”
Pledges to hold polluters accountable for environmental damage
Eli's Priorities
Campaign website · Eli Savit for Attorney General · eliformichigan.com
“Eli believes that polluters must be held accountable for the damage they cause to our environment”
Supports diversion and treatment programs for lower-level offenses
Eli's Priorities
Campaign website · Eli Savit for Attorney General · eliformichigan.com
“Eli will support evidence-based community-based programs across the State to allow for rehabilitation.”
Pledges state enforcement of civil-rights protections
Eli's Priorities
Campaign website · Eli Savit for Attorney General · eliformichigan.com
“ensure that every Michigander’s rights are protected—regardless of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.”

Doug Lloyd

Republican

Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney

The gist

Pledges to prosecute without political favor or bias
Opposes politically motivated prosecutions
Pledges to investigate public corruption and political overreach
Supports specialty courts that give offenders a second chance
Pledges to advise lawmakers on drafting state laws

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Pledges to prosecute without political favor or bias
Doug Lloyd for Michigan Attorney General
Campaign website · Doug Lloyd for MI Attorney General · votedouglloyd.com
“I will prosecute criminals fairly, without political favor or bias.”
Opposes politically motivated prosecutions
Doug Lloyd for Michigan Attorney General
Campaign website · Doug Lloyd for MI Attorney General · votedouglloyd.com
“I will stand firmly against political lawfare and weaponized prosecutions.”
Pledges to investigate public corruption and political overreach
Doug Lloyd for Michigan Attorney General
Campaign website · Doug Lloyd for MI Attorney General · votedouglloyd.com
“I will root out corruption, stop political overreach, and defend Michigan's sovereignty.”
Supports specialty courts that give offenders a second chance
Doug Lloyd for Michigan Attorney General
Campaign website · Doug Lloyd for MI Attorney General · votedouglloyd.com
“expanding access to innovative specialty courts that give deserving offenders a second chance while still holding them accountable”
Pledges to advise lawmakers on drafting state laws
Doug Lloyd for Michigan Attorney General
Campaign website · Doug Lloyd for MI Attorney General · votedouglloyd.com
“I will advise lawmakers in crafting strong, commonsense laws for Michigan.”

Jason Dye

Libertarian

The gist

Supports ending qualified immunity for government officials
Opposes civil asset forfeiture without due process
Proposes a public corruption task force in the AG's office
Supports recording court and public meetings by default
Proposes banning lobbyist gifts and revolving-door hiring
Proposes investigating health insurance claim denial practices

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Supports ending qualified immunity for government officials
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Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jason Dye · dye4ag.com
“Support ending the legal shields that prevent people from holding government actors accountable when rights are violated.”
Opposes civil asset forfeiture without due process
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Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jason Dye · dye4ag.com
“No property should be taken without real due process, real evidence, and real accountability.”
Proposes a public corruption task force in the AG's office
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Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jason Dye · dye4ag.com
“Create a serious public corruption function focused on government abuse, public integrity, retaliation, fraud, coverups, and misuse of public office.”
Supports recording court and public meetings by default
Platform
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jason Dye · dye4ag.com
“Support public recording of government proceedings by default, with narrow exceptions for legitimate victim privacy and safety.”
Proposes banning lobbyist gifts and revolving-door hiring
Platform
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jason Dye · dye4ag.com
“Ban pay-to-play lobbying culture, gifts, revolving-door corruption, and corporate control over public policy.”
Proposes investigating health insurance claim denial practices
Jason Dye for Michigan Attorney General
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Jason Dye · dye4ag.com
“establish a Patient Protection and Corporate Accountability Initiative to investigate dangerous denial practices”

John Perry Ludtke Jr.

U.S. Taxpayers

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No documented position found.

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Jeff Polonowski

Green

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No documented position found.

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Doug Dern

Natural Law

Trial attorney

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No documented position found.

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