Michigan AG race: Savit and Lloyd clash over utility rates and data centers
The 2026 Michigan attorney general election between Democrat Eli Savit and Republican Doug Lloyd has drawn significant national attention due to its implications for energy policy, utility rates, and data center regulations. Both candidates are local prosecutors, but they differ sharply on how aggressively to use the office’s legal powers. Savit, who clerked for former Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O’Connor, pledges to challenge utility rate hikes and prevent data center costs from being passed to consumers. Lloyd, a longtime Eaton County prosecutor, criticizes the current administration for politicizing the office through frequent lawsuits. Internal polling shows Savit with a slight lead, but the race remains tight. The outcome could significantly impact corporate strategies in energy, tech, and healthcare sectors, as state attorneys general have become key players in challenging federal policies and corporate practices.