Democrat Eli Savit wins Michigan attorney general race
The gist
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit won Michigan's attorney general race with 51.8% to Republican Doug Lloyd's 45.5%.
His win keeps the top law enforcement office in Democratic hands.
How it unfolded
- Apr 19, 2026Savit won the Democratic nomination at the state party's April convention, defeating Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
- Apr 29, 2026Attorney Bob Labrant, a former Michigan Chamber of Commerce leader, filed a campaign finance complaint accusing Savit of improper compensation over use of a county gas card for campaign travel; Savit called it meritless.
- Jun 24, 2026Savit said he would not take his Washtenaw County policies on mushrooms, sex work and cash bail statewide.