Sarah Anthony (Democratic), Josh Burns (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 21; Sarah Anthony is the sitting member, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). 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.
Sarah Anthony · DemocraticIncumbent▾
Sarah Anthony is the sitting state senator for Michigan's 21st Senate district, confirmed by the official senate.michigan.gov roster, per Michigan Senate official site / Senate Democrats caucus page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.
Priorities: Has championed legislation aimed at protecting worker benefits and making life more affordable for Michigan families · Secured funding for parks and outdoor recreation projects in Eaton and Ingham counties (per the Senate Democrats caucus page)
Josh Burns is the Republican nominee for Michigan Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.
Alan Swank (Democratic), Rachelle Smit (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 43; Rachelle Smit 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.
Alan Swank · Democratic▾
Alan Swank is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.
Rachelle Smit is the sitting state representative for the 43rd House District, covering most of Allegan County plus parts of Barry, Eaton, and Ottawa counties, elected in November 2022, per Michigan House Republicans official caucus page. Smit was unanimously elected speaker pro tempore for the 2025-26 legislative session and previously served seven years as Martin Township clerk, per Michigan House Republicans official caucus page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.
Angela Witwer (Democratic), Bill Kaiser (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 76; Angela Witwer 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.
Angela Witwer · DemocraticIncumbent▾
Angela Witwer is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 76 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Angela Witwer is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). This name has not yet been researched.
Bill Kaiser is the Republican nominee for Michigan House District 76 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. This name has not yet been researched.
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 · DemocraticIncumbent▾
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.
Priorities: Growing the economy fairly for everyone · Better supporting the needs of every student in schools · Making government accessible and accountable to everyone (per the emilydievendorf.com)
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.
Rachel Gross (Democratic), Brandon L. Strong (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 78. Not on the November ballot: Gina Johnsen, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
Rachel Gross · Democratic▾
Rachel Gross is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Gross describes herself as a daughter of rural Michigan and centers her campaign on rural communities, per votegross.com.
Priorities: Support farmers and small businesses · Invest in education and infrastructure · Expand rural health care access (per the votegross.com)
Brandon Strong is the executive director of Barry County Christian Schools with more than 20 years of experience as a teacher, administrator and school leader, according to his campaign site, including stints as a high school principal in North Dakota and a special education teacher in Wyoming. He serves as board chairman of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance.
Priorities: Educational freedom and parental rights · Fiscal responsibility and local workforce development (per the brandonformichigan.com)
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Eaton County Commissioner
County
Chris Arndt▾
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Sarah Anthony is the sitting state senator for Michigan's 21st Senate district, confirmed by the official senate.michigan.gov roster, per Michigan Senate official site / Senate Democrats caucus page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of 2026-09-12.Priorities: Has championed legislation aimed at protecting worker benefits and making life more affordable for Michigan families · Secured funding for parks and outdoor recreation projects in Eaton and Ingham counties (per the Senate Democrats caucus page)
