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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rashida Harrison and Julie L. DeRose. Candidate information follows official Ingham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Open seat: incumbent Sam Singh announced March 2, 2026 that he would not seek re-election. Rashida Harrison won a four-way August 4 Democratic primary with 41.76 percent over Mark Polsdofer, Robert Orlando Pena and Ted Kilvington; Julie L. DeRose ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results.
Rashida Harrison is a professor who holds a Ph.D. in African American and African Studies and has taught Social Relations and Policy at Michigan State University's James Madison College for over a decade, per the Argus-Press. She has lived and worked in the 28th district for more than 23 years and runs an equity consulting practice with nonprofits across the state, per her campaign site. Rashida Harrison appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 28, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities
- Keep money out of politics so representatives vote constituent, not corporate, interests, per the campaign site
- Build a working economy for working people amid rising housing, childcare and food costs, per the campaign site
- Protect Michigan families and secure a better future for children, per the campaign site
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-04.
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Julie DeRose is a small business owner and adult education director with a Master's in Public Administration, per her campaign site. She has a professional background in state government, criminal justice, education, real estate and insurance, and has lived in DeWitt for more than 25 years, per her campaign site. Julie L. DeRose appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 28, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities
- Support small business growth and expand vocational and job-readiness training, per the campaign site
- Ensure taxpayer dollars are managed with transparency and responsible budgeting, per the campaign site
- Build a safe, healthy and thriving community for all residents, per the campaign site
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-04.
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