The Ballot Brief
Lenawee County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 16

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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Deandre Barnes and Joseph Bellino. Candidate information follows official Lenawee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Deandre Barnes (Democratic), Joseph Bellino (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 16; Joseph Bellino is the sitting member, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Deandre Barnes

Democratic

Deandre Barnes is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. This name has not yet been researched.

Joseph Bellino

Joseph Bellino

Republican · Incumbent

Joseph Bellino is the Republican nominee for Michigan Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Joseph Bellino is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Lenawee County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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