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]
- 6th district: Natalie Price is retiring to run for the State Senate[3]
- 11th district: Donavan McKinney is retiring to run for the House of Representatives[4]
- 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[5]
- 22nd district: Matt Koleszar is retiring to run for the State Senate[6]
- 41st district: Julie Rogers is retiring to run for the State Senate[7]
- 80th district: Phil Skaggs is retiring to run for the State Senate[8]
- 84th district: Carol Glanville is retiring to run for the State Senate[9]
Republicans
- 54th district: Donni Steele is retiring to run for the State Senate[10]
- 78th district: Gina Johnsen is retiring to run for State Senate[11]
- 101st district: Joseph Fox is retiring to run for State Senate[11]
- 108th district: David Prestin is retiring to run for State Senate
Results summary
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election or term-limited
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[12]
- Joanna Whaley, former evangelical pastor and LGBTQIA+ activist[13]
Declined
- Tullio Liberati Jr., incumbent representative (2021–present) (running for state senate)[14]
District 5
The incumbent Democrat Regina Weiss, who was re-elected with 90.57% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Kali Scales, radio show host and editor-in-chief of Esports Illustrated[15]
Filed paperwork
- Crystal Bailey[16]
Potential
- Regina Weiss, incumbent representative (2021–present)
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)[17]
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[16]
- Michael Howard, Macomb County commissioner from the 12th district (2025–present)[16]
Declined
- Donavan McKinney, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for U.S House)[18]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Eddie Kabacinski, 2024 Macomb County Sheriff candidate and former Warren city councilman[16]
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 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[16]
Declined
- Jason Hoskins, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[20]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Ronald Ulmer-Paul[16]
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)[21]
Democratic primary
Declared
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Darrin Camilleri, state senator from the 4th District[21]
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)[19]
Filed paperwork
- Evan Carey[16]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Laura Perry, businesswoman[16]
Endorsements
- Organizations
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[22]
Potential
- Steve Carra, incumbent representative (2021–present)
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
District 41
The incumbent Democrat Julie Rogers, who was re-elected with 75.64% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for state senate.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jessica Swartz, attorney and nominee for Michigan's 4th congressional district in 2024[23]
Declined
- Julie Rogers, incumbent representative (2021–present) (running for state senate)[24]
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)[16]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
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
Potential
- Steve Frisbie, incumbent representative (2025–present)
Democratic primary
Declared
- Jim Haadsma, former representative for this district (2019–2025)[25]
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
Filed paperwork
- Jacob Boswell[16]
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)[19]
Republican primary
Declared
Endorsements
- Organizations
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)[16]
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[16]
- Brenda Carter, incumbent representative (2019–present)[16]
District 54
The incumbent Republican Donni Steele, who was re-elected with 52.41% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for state senate.
Republican primary
Declined
- Donni Steele, incumbent representative (2021–present) (running for state senate)[27]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Sarah Pounds[16]
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
Declared
- Mark Tisdel, incumbent representative (2021–present)[16]
Democratic primary
Declared
- Alex Hawkins, bomb disposal officer in the Michigan Army National Guard (previously ran for U.S. Congress)[28]
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
- Labor unions
- UNITE HERE Local 24[29]
District 59
The incumbent Republican Doug Wozniak, who was re-elected with 68.58% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Potential
- Doug Wozniak Incumbent representative (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Jason Robbins[16]
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)[19]
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- John Grossenbacher, businessman and 2024 candidate for this district[16]
- Robert Wojtowicz, Chippewa Valley Schools trustee and 2024 nominee for this district[16]
Endorsements
- Organizations
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)[16]
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[16]
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 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[16]
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[30]
Declined
- Gina Johnsen, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[31]
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- Rachel Gross, nurse[16]
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[16]
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)[12]
Filed paperwork
- Lily Cheng-Schulting, activist[16]
- Kristen Fauson, president of the Forest Hills Public Schools School Board[16]
Declined
- Phil Skaggs, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[32]
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
Declined
- Carol Glanville, incumbent representative (2022–present)[9]
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Carol Glanville, state representative from the 84th district (2022–present)[33]
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
Filed paperwork
- Nancy DeBoer, incumbent representative (2023–present)[16]
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[16]
District 92
The incumbent Republican Jerry Neyer, who was re-elected with 57.52% of the vote in 2024, is eligible for re-election.
Democratic primary
Filed paperwork
- J. Aaron Bailey, reverend and activist[16]
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)[34]
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[16]
District 101
The incumbent Republican Joseph Fox, who was re-elected with 70.44% of the vote in 2024, is retiring to run for state senate.
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
- Luke Eising, farmer[16]
- Natacha Valmont, vice-chair of the Newaygo County Republican Party[16]
Declined
- Joseph Fox, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[31]
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)[19]
Endorsements
- Organizations
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[35]
Declined
- David Prestin, incumbent representative (2023–present) (running for state senate)[36]
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
Potential
- Karl Bohnak, incumbent representative (2025–present)
Democratic primary
Declared
- Dana Lalonde, Marquette County commissioner[37]
- Anna Aho Rink, physician assistant[38]
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
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External links
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 13th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 28th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 31st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 36th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 44th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 48th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 55th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 61st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 80th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 84th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 91st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 95th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 108th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 109th district candidates