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Livingston County, Michigan

Michigan House District 49

See where Pelchat, Bollin and Step stand on schools and the budget. Names follow official Livingston County election filings.

About this race

Both nominees ran unopposed in their August 4 primaries, and Libertarian nominee Trevor Step also appears on the November ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results and the Livingston County Clerk's official candidate list.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Dan Pelchat

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Protecting democratic values and government transparency
  • Supporting strong public schools
  • Investing in infrastructure and local communities
Biography

Pelchat is a former Mayor of South Lyon who has also worked in local schools, per the campaign site. Pelchat is a lifelong resident of the district, per the campaign site.

Ann M. Bollin

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Fiscal responsibility and protecting taxpayers in the state budget
  • Record per-pupil education funding and reading proficiency programs
  • Government transparency and oversight of state agencies
Biography

Ann M. Bollin is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 49th District, seeking re-election, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results and the Livingston County Clerk's official candidate list.

Trevor Step

Libertarian

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Support Defend the Guard legislation to keep the National Guard in Michigan
  • Reduce energy costs by easing nuclear power regulation
  • Repeal Michigan's extreme risk protection order law
Biography

Step is a small-business professional and community leader who advocates for individual liberty as the Libertarian candidate for Michigan House District 49, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 49 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan Pelchat, Ann M. Bollin and Trevor Step. Candidate information follows official Livingston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and the budget.

When is the Michigan House District 49 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 Livingston County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Dan Pelchat, full profileAnn M. Bollin, full profileTrevor Step, full profileOfficial Michigan election office