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Kent County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 30

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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carol Glanville and Mark E. Huizenga. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

The 30th District covers Rockford, Walker and adjoining Kent County territory plus part of Ottawa County, per WOODTV's district-map reporting. Incumbent Republican Mark E. Huizenga of Walker is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Carol Glanville, the sitting state representative for the 84th District, per Wikipedia and the Kent County Clerk's candidate list.

Carol Glanville

Democratic

Carol Glanville is an educator with more than 20 years of experience, per her campaign site. She previously served as a Walker City Commissioner and currently represents a district in the Michigan House of Representatives, per her campaign site. Carol Glanville appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 30, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-04.

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Mark E. Huizenga

Republican

Mark E. Huizenga is the incumbent state senator for Michigan's 30th District, seeking re-election, per WOODTV and the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-04.

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Candidate roster from official Kent County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-04. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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