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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Emily Dievendorf and Sally Jo Nelton. Candidate information follows official Clinton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Emily Dievendorf (Democratic), Sally Jo Nelton (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 77; Emily Dievendorf 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.
Emily Dievendorf is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Emily Dievendorf is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). Dievendorf has more than 20 years of leadership, organizing and advocacy experience focused on LGBTQIA equality, racial justice, and ending domestic and sexual violence, according to her campaign site. She is the sitting state representative for the 77th District, per the Michigan House Democrats caucus, and is seeking reelection.
2026 priorities (per the emilydievendorf.com)
- Growing the economy fairly for everyone
- Better supporting the needs of every student in schools
- Making government accessible and accountable to everyone
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Sally Jo Nelton is the Republican nominee for Michigan House District 77 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Nelton is the certified Republican nominee for the 77th District, per the Michigan Republican Party. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
