Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit Announces 2026 Michigan Attorney General Campaign

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit has announced his candidacy for Michigan attorney general in the 2026 election, pledging to champion civil rights, protect workers and consumers, and hold corporate polluters accountable. Savit, a Democrat and former senior legal counsel for Detroit, has gained national attention for progressive reforms such as eliminating cash bail, reducing prosecution of low-level drug offenses, and establishing economic justice and expungement programs. He has also focused on transparency, reproductive freedom, and addressing racial disparities in prosecutions. Savit joins a growing field for the open attorney general seat, as current AG Dana Nessel is term-limited, with other candidates including Democrat Mark Totten and Republican Kevin Kijewski. Savit emphasized his commitment to standing up for Michiganders against threats from corporate interests and political figures like Donald Trump. His background includes landmark lawsuits for Detroit, advocacy for public school funding, and an ongoing role as a lecturer at the University of Michigan Law School.