Livingston County, Michigan

Michigan House District 72

See where Ryan and Mueller stand on public safety, schools and the budget. Names follow official Livingston County election filings.

About this race

Both nominees ran unopposed in their August 4 primaries, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

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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Thomas Ryan

Democratic

Biography

Thomas Ryan is a member of the Holly Village Council running for the 72nd District, per his GoodParty.org candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Mike Mueller

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Chairs the Michigan State Police budget subcommittee
Serves on budget committees overseeing agriculture, natural resources and higher education

Biography

Mueller spent nearly two decades in law enforcement, working as a road patrol deputy and SWAT team member for the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office before joining the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, where he served until retiring in 2018, per the campaign site. He holds a criminology degree from Eastern Michigan University and completed the police academy in 1999, per the campaign site. He and his wife also run Mueller's Orchard and Cider Mill, a family business dating to 1941, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 72 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 72 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas Ryan and Mike Mueller. Candidate information follows official Livingston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, schools and the budget.

When is the Michigan House District 72 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.

How do I see my exact Livingston County ballot?

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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

Thomas Ryan, full profile Mike Mueller, full profile Official Michigan election office