Benzie County, Michigan

Michigan House District 103

Coffia and Dean are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Benzie County election filings.

About this race

Betsy Coffia (Democratic), Edwin B. Dean (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 103; Betsy Coffia is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Betsy Coffia, is on the ballot.

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Betsy Coffia

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

A ban on child marriage and support for tribal domestic and sexual violence programs
Youth voter pre-registration starting at age 16
Housing, mental health, broadband, and childcare investment

Biography

Betsy Coffia is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 103, first elected in 2022, according to the Michigan House Democrats roster. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and editor before working as a Head Start social worker, per her campaign site. Coffia holds a social work degree from Ferris State University and previously served on the Grand Traverse County Commission, per the same source.

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Edwin B. Dean

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

Reducing regulatory burdens on the child care industry and streamlining slow administrative processes, per Early Childhood Investment Corporation 2026 candidate questionnaire
Preserving Medicaid and other programs that support pregnant women, new mothers, and infants, per Early Childhood Investment Corporation 2026 candidate questionnaire

Biography

Dean is a local small business owner in Northport who sailed across Lake Michigan, was forced ashore by a storm, and stayed, per the campaign site. Dean serves as a Northport Village Councilmember, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 103 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 103 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Betsy Coffia and Edwin B. Dean. Candidate information follows official Benzie County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 103 election in Michigan?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are on the Michigan election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Benzie County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Benzie County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Michigan Senate District 32 See all 3 Benzie County races

Candidate profiles

Betsy Coffia, full profile Edwin B. Dean, full profile Official Michigan election office