The Ballot Brief
Jackson County, Michigan

Michigan House District 47

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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carrie A. Rheingans and Justin Griffis. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Incumbent Democrat Carrie Rheingans is seeking re-election. Both nominees ran unopposed in their August 4 primaries, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results.

Carrie A. Rheingans

Democratic

Carrie A. Rheingans is the incumbent state representative for the 47th District who holds a Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results.

Justin Griffis

Republican

Justin Griffis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 47, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Candidate roster from official Jackson County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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