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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anthony Pennock and Thomas Albert. Candidate information follows official Kalamazoo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 4 primary result: Anthony Pennock was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and meets Republican incumbent Thomas Albert, who was also unopposed in his primary, on the November 3 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. Kalamazoo County's official November 2026 candidate list confirms the 18th District as one of two state senate districts covering the county.
Anthony Pennock is a teacher running for Michigan Senate District 18, per his campaign site. He holds a doctorate in organizational leadership, per WTPN's Michigan election guide. Anthony Pennock appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 18, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
2026 priorities
- Wants a state senator who actually works for constituents, per the campaign site
- Draws on experience as a teacher to address the district's needs, per the campaign site
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-04.
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Thomas Albert is the sitting Michigan state senator for District 18, seeking re-election in 2026, per the Planet Detroit voter guide. Thomas Albert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 18, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 4, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 4, 2026.
