2026 Michigan House of Representatives election
November 5, 2026
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The 2026 Michigan House of Representatives elections will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the 2026 United States elections.
All 110 seats in the Michigan House of Representatives are up for election.[1]
Retirements
[edit]Democrats
[edit]- 2nd district: Tullio Liberati is retiring[2]
- 4th district: Karen Whitsett is retiring[3]
- 5th distrcit: Regina Weiss is retiring[4]
- 6th district: Natalie Price is retiring to run for the State Senate[5]
- 9th district: Joe Tate is retiring[6]
- 11th district: Donavan McKinney is retiring to run for the House of Representatives[7]
- 15th district: Erin Byrnes is retiring to run for the State Senate[2]
- 18th District: Jason Hoskins is retiring to run for the State Senate[8]
- 22nd district: Matt Koleszar is retiring to run for the State Senate[9]
- 31st district: Reggie Miller is retiring[10]
- 41st district: Julie Rogers is retiring to run for the State Senate[11]
- 74th district: Kara Hope is retiring[12]
- 80th district: Phil Skaggs is retiring to run for the State Senate[13]
- 84th district: Carol Glanville is retiring to run for the State Senate[14]
Republicans
[edit]- 54th district: Donni Steele is retiring to run for the State Senate[15]
- 59th district: Doug Wozniak is retiring to run for the State Senate[16]
- 78th district: Gina Johnsen is retiring to run for the State Senate[17]
- 89th district: Luke Meerman is retiring[18]
- 90th district: Bryan Posthumus is retiring[19]
- 97th district: Matthew Bierlein is retiring to run for the State Senate[20]
- 101st district: Joseph Fox is retiring to run for the State Senate[17]
- 108th district: David Prestin is retiring to run for the State Senate[21]
Predictions
[edit]| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Tossup | January 22, 2026 |
Results summary
[edit]† - Incumbent not seeking re-election or term-limited
District 1
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Tyrone Carter, who was re-elected with 81.64% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Tyrone Carter, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
- Teddy Dorsette III[23]
- Jermaine Tobey[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Valerie Whitaker[23]
District 2
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Tullio Liberati Jr., who was re-elected with 51.82% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Frank Liberati, former representative for the 13th district (2015–2021) and brother of incumbent Tullio[24]
- Gary Schlack, Allen Park city councilor[25]
- Joanna Whaley, former evangelical pastor and LGBTQIA+ activist[26]
Declined
[edit]- Tullio Liberati Jr., incumbent representative (2021–present)[27]
Endorsements
[edit]- U.S. representatives
- Sarah McBride, DE-AL (2025–present)[28]
- Organizations
- LGBTQ Victory Fund[29]
- Michigan Democratic Party LGBT&A Caucus[30]
- Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus[31]
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]District 3
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Alabas Farhat, who was re-elected with 67.91% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Othman Ali Alaansi, candidate for Dearborn City Council in 2025[32]
- Hussein Berry, former Dearborn Board of Education trustee[32]
- Alabas Farhat, incumbent representative (2023–present)[32]
Republican primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Gus Tarraf[32]
District 4
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Karen Whitsett, who was unopposed in her bid for re-election in 2024, is retiring.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Krystal Larsosa[23]
- Anthony McDonald[23]
- Tyus Monroe, police officer[23]
- Roslyn M. Ogburn, nonprofit co-founder[23]
- Regina Ross[23]
Declined
[edit]- Karen Whitsett, incumbent representative (2019–present)[3]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Everett Davis[23]
District 5
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Regina Weiss, who was re-elected with 90.57% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Soummer Moore-Crawford[33]
Filed paperwork
[edit]Withdrawn
[edit]- Kali Scales, radio show host and editor-in-chief of Esports Illustrated[23]
Declined
[edit]- Regina Weiss, incumbent representative (2021–present)[4]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Chris Venable[23]
District 6
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Natalie Price, who was re-elected with 66.20% of the vote in 2024, is retiring and running for the state senate.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Withdrawn
[edit]- Maxwell Chernoff[23]
Declined
[edit]- Natalie Price, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[34]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Mike Steger[23]
District 7
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Tonya Myers Phillips, who was elected with 78.91% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Seema Ahmad[23]
- Oliver Gantt[23]
- Tonya Myers Phillips, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Md Islam[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Reginald Moorer[23]
District 8
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Helena Scott, who was elected with 87.53% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Deanne Austin[35]
- Helena Scott, incumbent representative (2021–present)[35]
Filed paperwork
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 9
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Joe Tate, who was re-elected with 93% of the vote in 2024, was originally retiring to run for U.S. Senate but dropped out. While eligible to seek re-election after dropping out of the Senate race, Tate announced in March 2026 that he would officially retire.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Darryl Ervin, former legislative staffer[36]
- Arthur Harrington, law student and staffer for Detroit City Council member Mary Waters[36]
- Toni Mua, 2022 candidate for the 10th district[37]
Filed paperwork
[edit]- Willie Burton[23]
- Anthony Eid, advocate and member of the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission[36]
- Bryant Hepp[23]
- Karriem Holman[23]
- Patricia Hurt[23]
- Rick Silva[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Bobby Christian, activist and organizer (ran for state senate)[23]
- Eldridge Ross[23]
Declined
[edit]- Joe Tate, incumbent representative (2019–present) and former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025)[6] (previously ran for U.S. Senate)[38]
Endorsements
[edit]- State legislators
- Peter Herzberg, HD-25 (2024–present)[36]
- Amos O'Neal, HD-94 (2021–present)[36]
- Helena Scott, HD-8 (2021–present)[36]
- Joe Tate, incumbent representative (2019–present) and former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025)[39]
- Jimmie Wilson Jr., HD-32 (2023–present)[36]
- Local officials
- Warren Evans, Wayne County executive (2015–present)[36]
- James Tate, president of the Detroit City Council (2026–present) from the 1st district (2010–present)[36]
- Coleman Young II, president pro-tempore of the Detroit City Council (2026–present) from the at-large district (2022–present)[36]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 10
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Veronica Paiz, who was re-elected with 67.44% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Andrew Cyburt[23]
- Ryan Nelson[23]
- Veronica Paiz, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Peter Ochs[23]
District 11
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Donovan McKinney, who was re-elected with 82.31% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for U.S House.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Cranstana Brown Anderson[40]
- Kimberly Fisher[40]
- Michael Howard, Macomb County commissioner from the 12th district (2025–present)[40]
Declined
[edit]- Donavan McKinney, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for U.S House)[41]
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Eddie Kabacinski, 2024 Macomb County Sheriff candidate and former Warren city councilmember[40]
- Matthew Stafford[40]
- Dale J. Walker, 2024 nominee for this district[40]
District 12
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Kimberly Edwards, who was re-elected with 69.67% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Kimberly Edwards, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 13
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Mai Xiong, who was re-elected with 50.82% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]- Organizations
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Julie Leonardi, school bus driver[31]
Filed paperwork
[edit]- Casey Armitage, Michigan Open Carry Inc. president (previously ran for U.S. House)[23]
- Mark Foster[23]
District 14
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Mike McFall, who was re-elected with 59.06% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Minhaj Chowdhury[23]
- Mike McFall, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Larry Szyska[23]
Green convention
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Jeff Sparling[43]
District 15
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Erin Byrnes, who was re-elected with 56.29% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for state senate.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Erin Byrnes, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[44]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Hassan Nehme, electrical engineer and disqualified candidate for Michigan's 12th congressional district in 2024[23]
District 16
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Stephanie Young, who was re-elected with 73.52% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Stephanie Young, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Brian Duggan[23]
District 17
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Laurie Pohutsky, who was re-elected with 69.75% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Laurie Pohutsky, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Ken Crider[23]
District 18
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Jason Hoskins, who was re-elected with 78.93% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for state senate.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Kelly Garrett[23]
Declined
[edit]- Jason Hoskins, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[45]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 19
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Samantha Steckloff, who was re-elected with 65.28% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Samantha Steckloff, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
- Brandon Young[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 20
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Noah Arbit, who was re-elected with 53.23% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Noah Arbit, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 21
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Kelly Breen, who was re-elected with 55.51% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Kelly Breen, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Ross Barranco[23]
District 22
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Matt Koleszar, who was re-elected with 52.50% of the vote in 2024, is running for the state senate.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Lisa McIntyre, treasurer of the Northville Public Schools Board of Education[46]
Declined
[edit]- Matt Koleszar, incumbent representative (2019–present) (running for state senate)[47]
Endorsements
[edit]- State legislators
- Ranjeev Puri, minority leader of the Michigan House of Representatives (2025–present) from HD-24 (2021–present)[46]
- Stephanie Young, HD-16 (2021–present)[48]
Organizations
- Michigan League of Conservation Voters[49]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Casey Noce[23]
District 23
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Jason Morgan, who was re-elected 61.51% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democrat primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jason Morgan, incumbent representative (2023–present)[50]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Miriam Corvino[23]
Green convention
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Christina Marudas[43]
District 24
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Ranjeev Puri, who was re-elected 59.82% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Ranjeev Puri, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Allison Fuller[23]
District 25
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Peter Herzberg, who was re-elected with 58.93% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Peter Herzberg, incumbent representative (2024–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Dawn Udell[23]
District 26
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Dylan Wegela, who was re-elected 65.72% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democrat primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Dylan Wegela, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Chris Dobis[23]
District 27
[edit]The incumbent Republican Rylee Linting, who was elected with 52.16% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Rylee Linting, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Jaime Churches, former representative for this seat (2023–2025)[23]
District 28
[edit]The incumbent Republican Jamie Thompson, who was re-elected with 54.36% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jamie Thompson, incumbent representative (2023–present)[51]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Sherry Berecz[23]
Not on ballot
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]- State legislators
- Darrin Camilleri, SD-4 (2023–present)[51]
District 29
[edit]The incumbent Republican James DeSana, who was re-elected with 55.03% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- James DeSana, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 30
[edit]The incumbent Republican William Bruck, who was re-elected with 64.54% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- William Bruck, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Omar Ferdin[23]
District 31
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Reggie Miller, who was re-elected with 50.64% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]Withdrawn
[edit]- Evan Carey[23]
Declined
[edit]- Reggie Miller, incumbent representative (2023–present) (endorsed Dare Wayne)[10]
Endorsements
[edit]- State legislators
- Reggie Miller, incumbent representative (2023–present)[49]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Laura Perry, businesswoman[23]
District 32
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Jimmie Wilson Jr., who was re-elected with 75.08% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic Primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- William Riney[23]
- Jimmie Wilson Jr., incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 33
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Morgan Foreman, who was elected with 74.22% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic Primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Morgan Foreman, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Catherine Rogers[23]
District 34
[edit]The incumbent Republican Nancy Jenkins, who was re-elected with 64.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Nancy Jenkins-Arno, incumbent representative (2011–2017, 2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- John Dahlgren[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Austin See[23]
District 35
[edit]The incumbent Republican Jennifer Wortz, who was elected 74.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Jennifer Wortz, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Jeff Cooley[23]
District 36
[edit]The incumbent Republican Steve Carra, who was re-elected with 68.35% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Max Coon, Constantine Township trustee[52]
Filed paperwork
[edit]- Steve Carra, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
- Luke Lori[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Cole Slaski[23]
District 37
[edit]The incumbent Republican Brad Paquette, who was re-elected with 64.89% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Steve Bury[23]
- Brad Paquette, incumbent representative (2019–present)
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Angela Jones[23]
Not on ballot
[edit]Withdrawn
[edit]- Tony Houser[23]
Polling
[edit]District 38
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Joey Andrews, who was re-elected with 53.15% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Joey Andrews, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joey Andrews |
Marcus Muhammad |
Chokwe Pitchford |
Undecided/Other | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Times[54] | February 7–16, 2026 | 600 (RV) | ±4.0% | 44% | 26% | – | 30% | Andrews +18 |
| February 7–16, 2026 | 600 (RV) | ±4.0% | 36% | – | 29% | 35% | Andrews +7 |
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Mark Krieger[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Darren Fife[23]
Polling
[edit]Independents
[edit]Declared
[edit]Green Convention
[edit]Nominated
[edit]- Jett Newton[56]
General election
[edit]Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Jett Newton(I) |
Joey Andrews(D) |
Chokwe Pitchford(D) |
Marcus Muhammad(D) |
Kevin Whiteford(R) |
Undecided/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Times[57] | February 7–16, 2026 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 21% | 22% | – | – | 15% | 42% | Andrews +1 |
| LaSalle Times[58] | February 7–16, 2026 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 19% | – | 19% | – | 16% | 46% | Tie |
| LaSalle Times[59] | February 7–16, 2026 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 15% | – | – | 21% | 17% | 47% | Muhammad +4 |
District 39
[edit]The incumbent Republican Pauline Wendzel, who was re-elected with 63.09% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Bill Sage[23]
- Pauline Wendzel, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Kerry Tapper |
Zachary Shinabarger |
Undecided/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Times[60] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 35% | 26% | 39% | Tapper +9 |
General election
[edit]Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Pauline Wendzel (R) |
Kerry Tapper (D) |
Zachary Shinabarger (D) |
Jared Polonowski (G) |
Undecided/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Times[61] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 51% | 26% | – | 8% | 15% | Wendzel +25 |
| LaSalle Times[61] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | – | 29% | 5% | 20% | Wendzel +17 |
District 40
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Matt Longjohn, who was elected with 57.4% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Polling
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Matt Longjohn, incumbent representative (2025–present)[62]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Robert Sitarski[23]
General election
[edit]Polling
[edit]District 41
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Julie Rogers, who was re-elected with 75.64% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for the state senate.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jen Strebs, Chairwoman of the Kalamazoo County Commission[64]
- Jessica Swartz, attorney and nominee for Michigan's 4th congressional district in 2024 (previously ran for U.S. House)[65]
Declined
[edit]- Julie Rogers, incumbent representative (2021–present) (running for state senate)[66]
Polling
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Nicole Sabel[23]
General Election
[edit]Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Jessica Swartz (D) |
Jen Strebs (D) |
Terry Haines (R) |
Rafael Wolf (L) |
Undecided/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Times[68] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 58% | – | 16% | 4% | 22% | Swartz +42 |
| LaSalle Times[69] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | – | 60% | 15% | 5% | 20% | Strebs +45 |
District 42
[edit]The incumbent Republican Matt Hall, who was re-elected with 57.46% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Matt Hall, incumbent representative (2019–present) and incumbent Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 43
[edit]The incumbent Republican Rachelle Smit, who was elected with 72.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Rachelle Smit, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Brad Dorland[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Alan Swank[23]
District 44
[edit]The incumbent Republican Steve Frisbie, who was elected with 50.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Steve Frisbie, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Jim Haadsma, former representative for this district (2019–2025)[70]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Ronald Hawkins[23]
District 45
[edit]The incumbent Republican Sarah Lightner, who was re-elected with 69.59% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Sarah Lightner, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Randy Davis[23]
District 46
[edit]The incumbent Republican Kathy Schmaltz, who was re-elected with 52.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Kathy Schmaltz, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Jan Maino, therapist and president of the East Jackson School Board[46]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Jacob Boswell[23]
District 47
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Carrie Rheingans, who was re-elected with 60.13% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Carrie Rheingans, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Shannon Beeman[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Justin Griffis[23]
District 48
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Jennifer Conlin, who was re-elected with 51.50% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Jennifer Conlin, incumbent representative (2023–present)[42]
Republican primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]- Organizations
District 49
[edit]The incumbent Republican Ann Bollin, who was re-elected with 58.86% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Ann Bollin, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Dan Pelchat, former South Lyon mayor[72]
District 50
[edit]The incumbent Republican Jason Woolford, who was elected with 67.64% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Jason Woolford, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Cassie Canedo[23]
District 51
[edit]The incumbent Republican Matt Maddock, who was re-elected with 59.52% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Matt Maddock, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 52
[edit]The incumbent Republican Mike Harris, who was re-elected with 62.03% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Mike Harris, incumbent representative (2022–present)
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 53
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Brenda Carter, who was re-elected with 65.85% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Robert Anderlie[23]
- Brenda Carter, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 54
[edit]The incumbent Republican Donni Steele, who was re-elected with 52.41% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for the state senate.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Donni Steele, incumbent representative (2021–present) (running for state senate)[73]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Sarah Pounds[23]
District 55
[edit]The incumbent Republican Mark Tisdel, who was re-elected with 53.73% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Mark Tisdel, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Alex Hawkins, bomb disposal officer in the Michigan Army National Guard (previously ran for U.S. House)[74]
Withdrawn
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]District 56
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Sharon MacDonell, who was re-elected with 57.19% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Sharon MacDonell, incumbent representative (2023–present)[42]
Republican primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Ashok Baddi[76]
District 57
[edit]The incumbent Republican Thomas Kuhn, who was re-elected with 57.24% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Thomas Kuhn, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Tom Turner, attorney[77]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Jerilynn Chambliss[23]
District 58
[edit]The incumbent Republican Ron Robinson, who was elected with 53.19% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Ron Robinson incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Katrina Manetta[48]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Tabu Gantt II, robotics service technician (endorsed Manetta)[35]
Endorsements
[edit]- State legislators
- Stephanie Chang, SD-03 (2019–present)[72]
- Veronica Klinefelt, SD-11 (2023–present)[72]
- Jimmie Wilson Jr., HD-32 (2023–present)[29]
- Mai Xiong, HD-13 (2024–present)[35]
- Henry Yanez, Sterling Heights city councilor (2019–present) and former HD-25 (2013–2019)[72]
- Local officials
- Organizations
District 59
[edit]The incumbent Republican Doug Wozniak, who was re-elected with 68.58% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Sylvia Grot, Macomb County commissioner from the 3rd district (2023–present)[78]
- Matt Grubb[78]
- Jean Zott, accountant and 2024 candidate for this district[79]
Declined
[edit]- Doug Wozniak, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[16]
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jason Robbins[78]
District 60
[edit]The incumbent Republican Joseph Aragona, who was re-elected with 62.17% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Joseph Aragona, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Tom Sokol[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Amy Gray[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Kenneth Jenkins[23]
District 61
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Denise Mentzer, who was re-elected with 50.72% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Denise Mentzer, incumbent representative (2023–present)[42]
Filed paperwork
[edit]- Mahbube Khan[23]
Endorsements
[edit]- Organizations
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Robert Wojtowicz, Chippewa Valley Schools trustee and 2024 nominee for this district[80]
Filed paperwork
[edit]Withdrawn
[edit]- James Perry[23]
District 62
[edit]The incumbent Republican Alicia St. Germaine, who was re-elected with 55.99% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Alicia St. Germaine, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 63
[edit]The incumbent Republican Jay DeBoyer, who was re-elected with 67.70% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Jay DeBoyer, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 64
[edit]The incumbent Republican Joseph G. Pavlov, who was elected with 61.04% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Joseph G. Pavlov, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Ken Heuvelman[23]
District 65
[edit]The incumbent Republican Jaime Greene, who was re-elected with 74.27% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Jaime Greene, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 66
[edit]The incumbent Republican Josh Schriver, who was re-elected with 68.04% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Josh Schriver, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Catherine Colvin[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ned Zimmer[31]
District 67
[edit]The incumbent Republican Phil Green, who was re-elected with 63.83% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Sherri Cross[23]
- Phil Green, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Leslie Getz[23]
District 68
[edit]The incumbent Republican David Martin, who was re-elected with 54.49% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- David Martin, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Deanna Martin, small business owner[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 69
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Jasper Martus, who was re-elected with 56.25% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Jasper Martus, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Patrick Duvendeck[23]
District 70
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Cynthia Neeley, who was re-elected with 79.35% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Michael Clack[23]
- Cynthia Neeley, incumbent representative (2020–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Larry Hutchinson[23]
District 71
[edit]The incumbent Republican Brian BeGole, who was re-elected with 62.63% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Brian BeGole, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 72
[edit]The incumbent Republican Mike Mueller, who was re-elected with 60.80% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Mike Mueller, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Thomas Ryan[23]
District 73
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Julie Brixie, who was re-elected with 54.78% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Julie Brixie, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 74
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Kara Hope, who was re-elected with 64.25% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Tyjuan Thirdgill[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Robert Kosowski[23]
- Aaron Nowland[23]
- Erin Schor, legislative policy director in the Michigan Department of State and wife of Lansing mayor Andy Schor[83]
Declined
[edit]Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Clinton Tarver[23]
District 75
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Penelope Tsernoglou, who was re-elected with 59.11% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Penelope Tsernoglou, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Frank Lambert[23]
District 76
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Angela Witwer, who was re-elected with 54.78% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Angela Witwer, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 77
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Emily Dievendorf, who was re-elected with 60.20% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Emily Dievendorf, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Sally Nelton[23]
District 78
[edit]The incumbent Republican Gina Johnsen, who was re-elected with 68.59% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for the state senate.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Terence Frewen, Ionia County commissioner[84]
Filed paperwork
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Gina Johnsen, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[85]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Rachel Gross, nurse[23]
District 79
[edit]The incumbent Republican Angela Rigas, who was re-elected with 66.21% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Angela Rigas, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Zach Abbott, United States Air Force weather forecaster[23]
District 80
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Phil Skaggs, who was re-elected with 57.14% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for the state senate.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Kris Pachla, Kent County commissioner (2023–present)[25]
Filed paperwork
[edit]- Lily Cheng-Schulting, activist[23]
- Kristen Fauson, president of the Forest Hills Public Schools School Board[23]
Declined
[edit]- Phil Skaggs, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[86]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Doug Lee[23]
District 81
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Stephen Wooden, who was elected with 55.71% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Stephen Wooden, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Holly DeBoer[23]
District 82
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Kristian Grant, who was re-elected with 75.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Kristian Grant, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
- Robert Womack[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 83
[edit]The incumbent Democrat John Wesley Fitzgerald, who was re-elected with 53.12% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- John Wesley Fitzgerald, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Cindy Ramirez[23]
District 84
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Carol Glanville, who was re-elected with 55.06% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for the state senate.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Justin Rackham[23]
Declined
[edit]- Carol Glanville, incumbent representative (2022–present) (running for state senate)[14]
Endorsements
[edit]- State legislators
- Carol Glanville, incumbent state representative (2022–present)[87]
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Drew Jake Robbins, former Grand Rapids city councilor[88]
District 85
[edit]The incumbent Republican Bradley Slagh, who was re-elected with 70.39% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- John O'Brien[23]
- Bradley Slagh, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Jason Ickes[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Richard Abraham[23]
District 86
[edit]The incumbent Republican Nancy DeBoer, who was re-elected with 56.10% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Nancy DeBoer, incumbent representative (2023–present)[89]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Joseph McClusky[23]
District 87
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Will Snyder, who was re-elected with 59.33% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Will Snyder, incumbent representative (2023–present)[90]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Cody Chipman[23]
District 88
[edit]The incumbent Republican Greg VanWoerkom, who was re-elected with 56.97% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Ethan Frasier[23]
- Greg VanWoerkom, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Kiel Reid, small business owner[31]
District 89
[edit]The incumbent Republican Luke Meerman, who was re-elected with 69.31% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Patrick Kapenga[91]
- Joe Moss, Ottawa County councillor and co-founder of Ottawa Impact[91]
Declined
[edit]- Luke Meerman, incumbent representative (2019–present)[92]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Meegan Zickus[23]
District 90
[edit]The incumbent Republican Bryan Posthumus, who was re-elected with 63.52% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Lynn Afendoulis, former state representative for district 73 (2019–2021)[23]
Declined
[edit]- Bryan Posthumus, incumbent representative (2021–present)[19]
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Rachel Crowther, Courtland Township trustee[88]
District 91
[edit]The incumbent Republican Pat Outman, who was re-elected with 71.45% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Pat Outman, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Frank Lafata, carpenter[23]
District 92
[edit]The incumbent Republican Jerry Neyer, who was re-elected with 57.52% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Jerry Neyer, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Luke Del Castillo[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- J. Aaron Bailey, reverend and activist[23]
District 93
[edit]The incumbent Republican Tim Kelly, who was elected with 68.97% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Serenity Hope Salak, substitute teacher and candidate for Michigan's 35th Senate district's special election in 2026[23]
District 94
[edit]The incumbent Democrat Amos O'Neal, who was re-elected with 68.87% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Amos O'Neal, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Don Sugg[23]
District 95
[edit]The incumbent Republican Bill G. Schuette, who was re-elected with 64.29% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Bill G. Schuette, incumbent representative (2023–present)[93]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 96
[edit]The incumbent Republican Timothy Beson, who was re-elected with 60.33% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Timothy Beson, incumbent representative (2021–present)[95]
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]District 97
[edit]The incumbent Republican Matthew Bierlein, who was re-elected with 70.36% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for the state senate.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Briar Bearss, Army Veteran and Entrepreneur[96]
- Mark Piotrowski, Saginaw County commissioner[97]
Declined
[edit]- Matthew Bierlein, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[20]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 98
[edit]The incumbent Republican Gregory Alexander, who was re-elected with 74.02% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Gregory Alexander, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Keith Brusseau[23]
District 99
[edit]The incumbent Republican Mike Hoadley, who was re-elected with 71.09% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Mike Hoadley, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- David Forgione[23]
District 100
[edit]The incumbent Republican Tom Kunse, who was re-elected with 69.29% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Democratic Primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Tracy Ruell, businesswoman[23]
District 101
[edit]The incumbent Republican Joseph Fox, who was re-elected with 70.44% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for the state senate.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Withdrawn
[edit]- Natacha Valmont, vice-chair of the Newaygo County Republican party[23]
Declined
[edit]- Joseph Fox, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[85]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Christopher Crain[23]
District 102
[edit]The incumbent Republican Curt VanderWall, who was re-elected with 63.79% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Curt VanderWall, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Hannah Edens[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Angel Coon[23]
District 103
[edit]the incumbent Democrat Betsy Coffia, who was re-elected with 52.09% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Betsy Coffia, incumbent representative (2023–present)[42]
Endorsements
[edit]- Organizations
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Edwin Dean[23]
District 104
[edit]The incumbent Republican John Roth, who was re-elected with 62.93% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Mitchell Distin[23]
District 105
[edit]The incumbent Republican Ken Borton, who was re-elected with 71.73% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Ken Borton, incumbent representative (2021–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Rachel Longendyke-Teeter[23]
District 106
[edit]The incumbent Republican Cam Cavitt, who was re-elected with 69.58% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Cam Cavitt, incumbent representative (2023–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 107
[edit]The incumbent Republican Parker Fairbairn, who was elected with 60.67% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Parker Fairbairn, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]District 108
[edit]The incumbent Republican David Prestin, who was re-elected with 66.36% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for the state senate.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Casey Hoffman, mayor of Menominee[98]
- Larry Johnson, Menominee County commissioner[99]
- Christopher Reynolds, teacher (previously ran for state senate)[100]
- Daryl Schroeder, businessman and Mackinac County commissioner.[101]
- Steven Viau[98]
Filed paperwork
[edit]- Kurt Perron[23]
Declined
[edit]- David Prestin, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[21]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Rachel Keys[23]
District 109
[edit]The incumbent Republican Karl Bohnak, who was elected with 51.61% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Karl Bohnak, incumbent representative (2025–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Presumptive nominee
[edit]- Anna Aho Rink, physician assistant[102]
Withdrawn
[edit]- Dana LaLonde, Marquette County commissioner[103]
District 110
[edit]The incumbent Republican Gregory Markkanen, who was re-elected with 63.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Gregory Markkanen, incumbent representative (2019–present)[23]
Democratic primary
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]Notes
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