Genesee County, Michigan

Michigan House District 68

Schlinker and Martin are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Genesee County election filings.

About this race

Matt Schlinker won the Democratic nomination with 67.40 percent over Isaiah Grays. Incumbent David W. Martin (R) was unopposed in the Republican primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results (election 706). This contest is on the November 3, 2026 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. The sitting officeholder, David W. Martin, is on the ballot.

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Matt Schlinker

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

Creating opportunities for working families through business attraction and workforce development, per Genesee County View
Strengthening public schools and improving roads, water systems and broadband, per Genesee County View
Protecting women's reproductive rights, per Genesee County View

Biography

Matt Schlinker worked for General Motors for 47 years and previously served on the Flint City Council and as president of the Flint Public Library Board, per Genesee County View. He currently serves on the Goodrich Planning Commission, per the same source.

David W. Martin

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

Reliable, affordable energy and opposing large green-energy projects that override local ordinances, per Genesee County View
School safety and protecting private property, per Genesee County View

Biography

Martin enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Davison High School in 1979 and retired as a Master Sergeant, then worked as security director at the Pontiac Silverdome and on automotive corporate security teams, per the campaign site. Martin served as Veteran Services Coordinator for Mott Community College, joined the Davison City Council in 2009 and the Genesee County Commission in 2016, and the site lists the Michigan House as a 2020 office he now holds, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 68 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Schlinker and David W. Martin. Candidate information follows official Genesee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 68 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 Genesee County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Genesee County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Matt Schlinker, full profile David W. Martin, full profile Official Michigan election office