Ginhoven and Prestin are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Menominee County election filings.
Kelli J. Van Ginhoven (Democratic), David Prestin (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 38. Not on the November ballot: Edward W. McBroom, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
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Van Ginhoven built, owned and operated a small business, For the Love of Cupcakes, in her hometown of Escanaba, per the campaign site. The site says Van Ginhoven serves on the Delta County Board of Commissioners, chairing its Personnel Committee, and was vice chair of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority, per the campaign site.
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Prestin owned and operated Cedar River Plaza from 2007 to 2017, served on the Menominee County Board of Commissioners from 2018 to 2022, and is a licensed paramedic and volunteer firefighter and first responder with the Cedarville Township Volunteer Fire Department, per the campaign site. Prestin served on the Alger Delta Electrical Cooperative board from 2014 to 2022, and the site lists him as the current State Representative for the 108th district, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Michigan Senate District 38 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelli J. Van Ginhoven and David Prestin. Candidate information follows official Menominee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan Senate District 38 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 Menominee County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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