See where Fitzgerald and Ramirez stand on housing and schools. Names follow official Kent County election filings.
Incumbent Democrat John Fitzgerald of Wyoming is seeking re-election against Republican nominee Cindy Ramirez, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Fitzgerald attended Michigan State University, joined the Wyoming City Council as a Member At-Large in 2020 after work with non-profit initiatives in Grand Rapids, per the campaign site. The site says Fitzgerald was elected to the Michigan House in 2022 and chairs the Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee, per the campaign site.
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Cindy Ramirez is a West Michigan native and the daughter of a migrant worker, per her campaign site. She is a Grand Rapids Community College alumna with a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Academy of Art University, and serves as president of the Michigan Latino Alliance. Cindy Ramirez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 83, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Who is running for Michigan House District 83 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Fitzgerald and Cindy Ramirez. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and schools.
When is the Michigan House District 83 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 Kent County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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