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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joseph McClusky and Nancy DeBoer. Candidate information follows official Allegan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Joseph McClusky (Democratic), Nancy DeBoer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 86; Nancy DeBoer is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Democratic
Joseph McClusky, a native of Burton who moved to West Michigan for Hope College, previously worked as a regional political director for the Michigan House Democratic Fund, per Ottawa News Network. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.
Republican · Incumbent
Nancy DeBoer is the sitting state representative for the 86th House District, covering the greater Holland area, first elected in November 2022, per Michigan House Republicans official caucus page. DeBoer served on Holland's city council and was elected the city's first female mayor in 2015, serving two terms through 2019, per Michigan House Republicans official caucus page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.