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
Democrats
- 2nd district: Tullio Liberati is retiring to run for the State Senate[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]
- 11th district: Donavan McKinney is retiring to run for the House of Representatives[6]
- 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[7]
- 22nd district: Matt Koleszar is retiring to run for the State Senate[8]
- 41st district: Julie Rogers is retiring to run for the State Senate[9]
- 74th district: Kara Hope is retiring[10]
- 80th district: Phil Skaggs is retiring to run for the State Senate[11]
- 84th district: Carol Glanville is retiring to run for the State Senate[12]
Republicans
- 54th district: Donni Steele is retiring to run for the State Senate[13]
- 59th district: Doug Wozniak is retiring to run for the State Senate[14]
- 78th district: Gina Johnsen is retiring to run for the State Senate[15]
- 89th district: Luke Meerman is retiring[16]
- 90th district: Bryan Posthumus is retiring[17]
- 97th district: Matthew Bierlein is retiring to run for the State Senate[18]
- 101st district: Joseph Fox is retiring to run for the State Senate[15]
- 108th district: David Prestin is retiring to run for the State Senate[19]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[20] | Tossup | January 22, 2026 |
Results summary
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election or term-limited
District 1
The incumbent Democrat Tyrone Carter, who was re-elected with 81.64% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Tyrone Carter, incumbent representative (2019–present)[21]
District 2
The incumbent Democrat Tullio Liberati Jr., who was re-elected with 51.82% of the vote in 2024, is retiring and running for the state senate.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Gary Schlack, Allen Park city councilmember[22]
- Joanna Whaley, former evangelical pastor and LGBTQIA+ activist[23]
Filed paperwork
- Frank Liberati, former representative (2015–2021) and brother of incumbent Tullio[21]
Declined
- Tullio Liberati Jr., incumbent representative (2021–present) (running for state senate)[24]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- LGBTQ Victory Fund[25]
- Michigan Democratic Party LGBT&A Caucus[26]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Ron Kokinda[21]
District 3
The incumbent Democrat Alabas Farhat, who was re-elected with 67.91% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Hussein Berry[21]
Potential
- Alabas Farhat, incumbent representative (2023–present)
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Gus Tarraf[21]
District 4
The incumbent Democrat Karen Whitsett, who was unopposed in her bid for re-election in 2024, is retiring.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Declined
- Karen Whitsett, incumbent representative (2019–present)[3]
District 5
The incumbent Democrat Regina Weiss, who was re-elected with 90.57% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Kali Scales, radio show host and editor-in-chief of Esports Illustrated[27]
Filed paperwork
Declined
- Regina Weiss, incumbent representative (2021–present)[4]
District 6
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
Filed paperwork
Withdrawn
- Maxwell Chernoff[21]
Declined
- Natalie Price, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[28]
District 7
The incumbent Democrat Tonya Myers Phillips, who was elected with 78.91% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Seema Ahmad[21]
- Oliver Gantt[21]
- Tonya Myers Phillips, incumbent representative (2025–present)[21]
District 8
The incumbent Democrat Helena Scott, who was elected with 87.53% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Helena Scott, incumbent representative (2021–present)[21]
- Fedor Kinaya[21]
District 9
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. Tate is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Publicly expressed interest
- Joe Tate, incumbent representative (2019–present) and former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2023–2025) (previously ran for U.S. Senate)[29]
Withdrawn
- Bobby Christian, activist and organizer (running for state senate)[21]
District 10
The incumbent Democrat Veronica Paiz, who was elected with 67.44% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Andrew Cyburt[21]
District 11
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
Filed paperwork
- Kimberly Fisher[21]
- Michael Howard, Macomb County commissioner from the 12th district (2025–present)[21]
Declined
- Donavan McKinney, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for U.S House)[30]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Eddie Kabacinski, 2024 Macomb County Sheriff candidate and former Warren city councilmember[21]
District 12
The incumbent Democrat Kimberly Edwards, who was re-elected with 69.67% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Kimberly Edwards, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 13
The incumbent Democrat Mai Xiong, who was re-elected with 50.82% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
Endorsements
- Organizations
District 14
The incumbent Democrat Mike McFall, who was re-elected with 59.06% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Mike McFall, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 15
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
Filed paperwork
Declined
- Erin Byrnes, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[32]
District 17
The incumbent Democrat Laurie Pohutsky, who was re-elected with 69.75% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Laurie Pohutsky, incumbent representative (2019–present)[21]
District 18
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
Filed paperwork
- Kelly Garrett[21]
Declined
- Jason Hoskins, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[33]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
District 19
The incumbent Democrat Samantha Steckloff, who was re-elected with 65.28% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Samantha Steckloff, incumbent representative (2021–present)[21]
District 20
The incumbent Democrat Noah Arbit, who was re-elected with 53.23% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Noah Arbit, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 21
The incumbent Democrat Kelly Breen, who was re-elected with 55.51% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Kelly Breen, incumbent representative (2021–present)[21]
District 22
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
Declared
- Lisa McIntyre, treasurer of the Northville Public Schools Board of Education[34]
Declined
- Matt Koleszar, incumbent representative (2019–present) (running for state senate)[35]
Endorsements
- State representatives
- Ranjeev Puri, minority leader of the Michigan House of Representatives (2025–present) from HD-24 (2021–present)[34]
- Stephanie Young, HD-16 (2021–present)[36]
District 23
The incumbent Democrat Jason Morgan, who was re-elected 61.51% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democrat primary
Declared
- Jason Morgan, incumbent representative (2023–present)[37]
District 25
The incumbent Democrat Peter Herzberg, who was elected with 58.93% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Peter Herzberg, incumbent representative (2024–present)[21]
District 26
The incumbent Democrat Dylan Wegela, who was re-elected 65.72% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democrat primary
Filed paperwork
- Dylan Wegela, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 27
The incumbent Republican Rylee Linting, who was elected with 52.16% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Rylee Linting, incumbent representative (2025–present)
Democratic primary
Announcement pending
- Jaime Churches, former representative for this seat (2023–2025)[38]
District 28
The incumbent Republican Jamie Thompson, who was re-elected with 54.36% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Republican primary
Declared
- Jamie Thompson, incumbent representative (2023–present)[39]
Democratic primary
Declared
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Darrin Camilleri, SD-4 (2023–present)[39]
District 31
The incumbent Democrat Reggie Miller, who was re-elected with 50.64% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Reggie Miller, incumbent representative (2023–present)[31]
Filed paperwork
- Evan Carey[21]
Endorsements
- Organizations
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Laura Perry, businesswoman[21]
District 32
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
Filed paperwork
- Jimmie Wilson Jr., incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 33
The incumbent Democrat Morgan Foreman, who was elected with 74.22% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic Primary
Filed paperwork
- Morgan Foreman, incumbent representative (2025–present)[21]
District 34
The incumbent Republican Nancy Jenkins, who was re-elected with 64.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed Paperwork
- Nancy Jenkins, incumbent representative (2011–2017, 2025–present)[21]
District 35
The incumbent Republican Jennifer Wortz, who was elected 74.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed Paperwork
- Jennifer Wortz, incumbent representative (2025–present)[21]
District 36
The incumbent Republican Steve Carra, who was re-elected with 68.35% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Declared
- Max Coon, Constantine Township trustee[40]
Filed paperwork
- Luke Lori[21]
Potential
- Steve Carra, incumbent representative (2021–present)
District 37
The incumbent Republican Brad Paquette, who was re-elected with 64.89% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Brad Paquette, incumbent representative (2019–present)
Democratic primary
Declared
- Gerik Maverick, former minister[41]
Withdrawn
- Tony Houser[21]
Polling
District 38
The incumbent Democrat Joey Andrews, who was re-elected with 53.15% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican Primary
Polling
Democratic primary
Potential
- Joey Andrews, incumbent representative (2023–present)
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joey Andrews |
Marcus Muhammad |
Chokwe Pitchford |
Undecided/Other | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Times[42] | 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 |
Independents
Declared
- Jett Newton[43]
General election
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Jett Newton |
Joey Andrews |
Chokwe Pitchford |
Marcus Muhammad |
Kevin Whiteford |
Undecided/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Times[44] | February 7–16, 2026 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 21% | 22% | – | – | 15% | 42% | Andrews +1 |
| LaSalle Times[45] | February 7–16, 2026 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 19% | – | 19% | – | 16% | 46% | Tie |
| LaSalle Times[46] | February 7–16, 2026 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 15% | – | – | 21% | 17% | 47% | Muhammad +4 |
District 39
The incumbent Republican Pauline Wendzel, who was re-elected with 63.09% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Pauline Wendzel, incumbent representative (2019–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Kerry Tapper |
Zachary Shinabarger |
Undecided/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle Times[47] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 35% | 26% | 39% | Tapper +9 |
General election
Polling
| 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[48] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 51% | 26% | – | 8% | 15% | Wendzel +25 |
| LaSalle Times[49] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | – | 29% | 5% | 20% | Wendzel +17 |
District 40
The incumbent Democrat Matt Longjohn, who was elected with 57.4% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Polling
Declared
- Matt Longjohn, incumbent representative (2025–present)[50]
General election
Polling
District 41
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
Declared
- Jen Strebs, Chairwoman of the Kalamazoo County Commission.[52]
- Jessica Swartz, attorney and nominee for Michigan's 4th congressional district in 2024[53]
Declined
- Julie Rogers, incumbent representative (2021–present) (running for state senate)[54]
Polling
General Election
Polling
| 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[56] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | 58% | – | 16% | 4% | 22% | Swartz +42 |
| LaSalle Times[57] | February 7–16, 2026 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.4% | – | 60% | 15% | 5% | 20% | Strebs +45 |
District 42
The incumbent Republican Matt Hall, who was re-elected with 57.46% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Republican primary
Declared
- Matt Hall, incumbent representative (2019–present) and incumbent Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2025–present)[21]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
District 43
The incumbent Republican Rachelle Smit, who was elected with 72.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Rachelle Smit, incumbent representative (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Alan Swank[21]
District 44
The incumbent Republican Steve Frisbie, who was elected with 50.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Steve Frisbie, incumbent representative (2025–present)[21]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jim Haadsma, former representative for this district (2019–2025)[58]
District 46
The incumbent Republican Kathy Schmaltz, who was re-elected with 52.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Kathy Schmaltz, incumbent representative (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jan Maino, therapist and president of the East Jackson School Board[34]
Withdrawn
- Jacob Boswell[21]
District 47
The incumbent Democrat Carrie Rheingans, who was re-elected with 60.13% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Potential
- Carrie Rheingans, incumbent representative (2023–present)
Republican primary
Filed Paperwork
- Justin Griffis[21]
District 48
The incumbent Democrat Jennifer Conlin, who was re-elected with 51.50% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jennifer Conlin, incumbent representative (2023–present)[31]
Republican primary
Declared
Endorsements
- Organizations
District 50
The incumbent Republican Jason Woolford, who was elected with 67.64% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Jason Woolford, incumbent representative (2025–present)[21]
District 51
The incumbent Republican Matt Maddock, who was re-elected with 59.52% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Matt Maddock, incumbent representative (2019–present)[21]
District 53
The incumbent Democrat Brenda Carter, who was re-elected with 65.85% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Robert Anderlie[21]
- Brenda Carter, incumbent representative (2019–present)[21]
District 54
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
Filed paperwork
- Roman Gaskey[21]
Declined
- Donni Steele, incumbent representative (2021–present) (running for state senate)[60]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Sarah Pounds[21]
District 55
The incumbent Republican Mark Tisdel, who was re-elected with 53.73% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Mark Tisdel, incumbent representative (2021–present)[21]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Alex Hawkins, bomb disposal officer in the Michigan Army National Guard (previously ran for U.S. House)[61]
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
District 56
The incumbent Democrat Sharon MacDonell, who was re-elected with 57.19% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Sharon MacDonell, incumbent representative (2023–present)[31]
Republican primary
Declared
- Ashok Baddi[63]
District 57
The incumbent Republican Thomas Kuhn, who was re-elected with 57.24% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Thomas Kuhn, incumbent representative (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Jerilynn Chambliss[21]
District 58
The incumbent Republican Ron Robinson, who was elected with 53.19% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Ron Robinson incumbent representative (2025–present)
Democratic primary
Declared
- Katrina Manetta[36]
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Jimmie Wilson Jr., HD-32 (2023–present)[25]
District 59
The incumbent Republican Doug Wozniak, who was re-elected with 68.58% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Republican primary
Declared
Declined
- Doug Wozniak, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[14]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Jason Robbins[21]
District 61
The incumbent Democrat Denise Mentzer, who was re-elected with 50.72% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Denise Mentzer, incumbent representative (2023–present)[31]
Endorsements
- Organizations
Republican primary
Declared
- Robert Wojtowicz, Chippewa Valley Schools trustee and 2024 nominee for this district[65]
Filed paperwork
Withdrawn
- James Perry[21]
District 62
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
Filed paperwork
- Alicia St. Germaine, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 63
The incumbent Republican Jay DeBoyer, who was re-elected with 67.70% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Jay DeBoyer, incumbent representative (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
District 64
The incumbent Republican Joseph G. Pavlov, who was elected with 61.04% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Joseph G. Pavlov, incumbent representative (2025–present)[21]
District 66
The incumbent Republican Josh Schriver, who was re-elected with 68.04% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Josh Schriver, incumbent representative (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Ned Zimmer[21]
District 68
The incumbent Republican David Martin, who was re-elected with 54.49% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- David Martin, incumbent representative (2021–present)[21]
- Deanna Martin[21]
District 70
The incumbent Democrat Cynthia Neeley, who was re-elected with 79.35% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Cynthia Neeley, incumbent representative (2020–present)[21]
District 71
The incumbent Republican Brian BeGole, who was re-elected with 62.63% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Brian BeGole, incumbent representative (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
District 72
The incumbent Republican Mike Mueller, who was re-elected with 60.80% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Mike Mueller, incumbent representative (2019–present)
District 73
The incumbent Democrat Julie Brixie, who was re-elected with 54.78% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Potential
- Julie Brixie, incumbent representative (2019–present)
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Daniel Ewart[21]
District 74
The incumbent Democrat Kara Hope, who was re-elected with 64.25% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Aaron Iturralde, teacher[38]
Withdrawn
- Erin Schor, legislative policy director in the Michigan Department of State and wife of Lansing mayor Andy Schor[66]
Declined
District 76
The incumbent Democrat Angela Witwer, who was re-elected with 54.78% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Potential
- Angela Witwer, incumbent representative (2019–present)
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Bill Kaiser[21]
District 78
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
Declared
- Terence Frewen, Ionia County commissioner[67]
Filed paperwork
Declined
- Gina Johnsen, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[68]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Rachel Gross, nurse[21]
District 79
The incumbent Republican Angela Rigas, who was re-elected with 66.21% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Angela Rigas incumbent representative (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Zach Abbott, United States Air Force weather forecaster[21]
District 80
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
Declared
- Kris Pachla, Kent County commissioner (2023–present)[22]
Filed paperwork
- Lily Cheng-Schulting, activist[21]
- Kristen Fauson, president of the Forest Hills Public Schools School Board[21]
Declined
- Phil Skaggs, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[69]
District 81
The incumbent Democrat Stephen Wooden, who was elected with 55.71% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Stephen Wooden, incumbent representative (2025–present)[21]
District 83
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
Filed paperwork
- John Wesley Fitzgerald, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 84
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
Declared
Filed paperwork
- Justin Rackham[21]
Declined
- Carol Glanville, incumbent representative (2022–present) (running for state senate)[12]
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Carol Glanville, incumbent state representative (2022–present)[70]
Republican primary
Declared
- Drew Jake Robbins, former Grand Rapids city councilor[71]
District 85
The incumbent Republican Bradley Slagh, who was re-elected with 70.39% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed Paperwork
- Bradley Slagh, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Richard Abraham[21]
District 86
The incumbent Republican Nancy DeBoer, who was re-elected with 56.10% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Declared
- Nancy DeBoer, incumbent representative (2023–present)[72]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Joseph McClusky[21]
District 87
The incumbent Democrat Will Snyder, who was re-elected with 59.33% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Will Snyder, incumbent representative (2023–present)[73]
District 89
The incumbent Republican Luke Meerman, who was re-elected with 69.31% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Patrick Kapenga[21]
Declined
- Luke Meerman, incumbent representative (2019–present)[74]
District 90
The incumbent Republican Bryan Posthumus, who was re-elected with 63.52% of the vote in 2024, is retiring.
Republican primary
Announcement pending
- Lynn Afendoulis, former state representative for district 73 (2019–2021)[38]
Filed paperwork
Declined
- Bryan Posthumus, incumbent representative (2021–present)[17]
Democratic primary
- Rachel Crowther, Courtland Township trustee[71]
District 91
The incumbent Republican Pat Outman, who was re-elected with 71.45% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Pat Outman, incumbent representative (2021–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Frank Lafata, carpenter[21]
District 92
The incumbent Republican Jerry Neyer, who was re-elected with 57.52% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Jerry Neyer, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- J. Aaron Bailey, reverend and activist[21]
District 93
The incumbent Republican Tim Kelly, who was elected with 68.97% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
District 94
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
Filed paperwork
- Amos O'Neal, incumbent representative (2021–present)[21]
District 95
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
Declared
- Bill G. Schuette, incumbent representative (2023–present)[75]
District 97
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
Declared
- Briar Bearss, Army Veteran and Entrepreneur[76]
- Mark Piotrowski, Saginaw County commissioner[77]
Declined
- Matthew Bierlein, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[18]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Jack Bader[21]
District 98
The incumbent Republican Gregory Alexander, who was re-elected with 74.02% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Gregory Alexander, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 99
The incumbent Republican Mike Hoadley, who was re-elected with 71.09% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Mike Hoadley, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 100
The incumbent Republican Tom Kunse, who was re-elected with 69.29% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Democratic Primary
Filed Paperwork
- Tracy Ruell, businesswoman[21]
District 101
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
Filed paperwork
- Gary Anderson[21]
- Jaxon Deur[21]
- Luke Eising, farmer[21]
- Rich Vance[21]
- Natacha Valmont, vice-chair of the Newaygo County Republican party[21]
Declined
- Joseph Fox, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[68]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Christopher Crain[21]
District 102
The incumbent Republican Curt VanderWall, who was re-elected with 63.79% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Curt VanderWall, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 103
the incumbent Democrat Betsy Coffia, who was re-elected with 52.09% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Betsy Coffia, incumbent representative (2023–present)[31]
Endorsements
- Organizations
District 104
The incumbent Republican John Roth, who was re-elected with 62.93% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
District 105
The incumbent Republican Ken Borton, who was re-elected with 71.73% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Ken Borton, incumbent representative (2021–present)[21]
District 106
The incumbent Republican Cam Cavitt, who was re-elected with 69.58% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Cam Cavitt, incumbent representative (2023–present)[21]
District 107
The incumbent Republican Parker Fairbairn, who was elected with 60.67% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Parker Fairbairn, incumbent representative (2025–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Brendan Ryan[21]
District 108
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
Declared
- Larry Johnson, Menominee County commissioner[78]
- Christopher Reynolds, teacher[79]
- Daryl Schroeder, businessman and Mackinac County commissioner.[80]
Declined
- David Prestin, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[19]
District 109
The incumbent Republican Karl Bohnak, who was elected with 51.61% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Karl Bohnak, incumbent representative (2025–present)[21]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Dana Lalonde, Marquette County commissioner[81]
- Anna Aho Rink, physician assistant[82]
District 110
The incumbent Republican Gregory Markkanen, who was re-elected with 63.07% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Potential
- Gregory Markkanen, incumbent representative (2019–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
Notes
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