Macomb County, Michigan

Macomb County Executive

2 candidates are tracked for Macomb County Executive on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark A. Hackel and Richard Moore. Candidate information follows official Macomb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mark A. Hackel won the Democratic nomination unopposed and Richard Moore won the Republican nomination unopposed in the August 4 primary, per the Macomb County Clerk's official results; the two meet on the November 3 ballot.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. Every voter in Macomb County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Mark A. Hackel, is on the ballot.

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Mark A. Hackel

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Continuing to invest in county infrastructure, including roads and underground utilities
Expanding mental health and substance use services, including a new Central Intake and Assessment Center

Per the Detroit News interview.

Biography

Macomb County's first and only county executive, in office since the position was created in 2011, and a former Macomb County sheriff, per Detroit News coverage of his April 2026 announcement that he is seeking a fifth term. He has won each of his four prior county-wide races, per that coverage.

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Richard Moore

Republican

Top priorities

Attracting new businesses and stimulating job creation through a favorable environment for investment
Partnering with law enforcement, providing resources and support to protect neighborhoods and reduce crime
Investing in roads and transportation infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

A controls design engineer at JR Automation and a U.S. Army veteran with more than ten years of service including deployments to Iraq and Kuwait, per his campaign materials. He has served as a Republican precinct delegate, per local election coverage.

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Next on your ballotMacomb County Commissioner District 1 (partial term ending 12/31/2028)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Macomb County Executive in 2026?

When is the Macomb County Executive election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Macomb County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Macomb County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Michigan election office, or see the full Macomb County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Also on your ballot

Judge of Circuit Court — 16th Circuit (non-incumbent position)Lenox Township Trustee (two partial terms ending 11/20/2028)Michigan Senate District 9 See all 24 Macomb County races

Candidate profiles

Mark A. Hackel, full profile Richard Moore, full profile Official Michigan election office