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Genesee County, Michigan

Michigan House District 70

See where Neeley and Hutchinson stand on schools, jobs and health care. Names follow official Genesee County election filings.

About this race

Incumbent Cynthia R. Neeley (D) won the Democratic nomination with 93.42 percent. Larry Hutchinson won the Republican nomination with 60.77 percent over Rob Waskoviak, 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, Cynthia R. Neeley, is on the ballot.

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Cynthia R. Neeley

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Teachers and education
  • Workers and unions, healthcare and prevailing wages
  • The Michigan economy working for the people
Biography

Cynthia Neeley represents Michigan House District 70, covering Flint, having first been elected in a March 2020 special election, per michiganvotes.org. Cynthia R. Neeley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 70, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

Larry Hutchinson

Republican

Biography

Larry Hutchinson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 70, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Larry Hutchinson.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 70 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cynthia R. Neeley and Larry Hutchinson. Candidate information follows official Genesee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, jobs and health care.

When is the Michigan House District 70 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.

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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
Cynthia R. Neeley, full profileLarry Hutchinson, full profileOfficial Michigan election office