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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 82 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kristian C. Grant and Ryan Malinoski. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Democrat Kristian C. Grant of Grand Rapids is seeking re-election against Republican nominee Ryan Malinoski, per Wikipedia and the Kent County Clerk's candidate list.
Democratic
Kristian C. Grant is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 82nd District, seeking re-election, per Wikipedia and the Kent County Clerk's official 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.
Republican
Ryan Malinoski has worked as a catering manager at Aramark since 2021, with prior work in security and insurance, per BallotReady. He holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality and tourism management from Grand Valley State University. Ryan Malinoski appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 82, 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.