32 candidates are tracked across 19 Monroe County races for the 2026 election, led by the Michigan Senate District 16 contest. Preview your Monroe County, Michigan sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.
These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests.
Candidate roster last updated Sep 6, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.
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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateMichigan
Races Listed19
Profiles32
Monroe County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking
Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot. Michigan nominees were set by the August 4 primary, one per party, and meet on the November 3 ballot; county commissioners and county row officers (clerk, treasurer, sheriff, prosecutor) are elected in presidential years, so no county offices appear in 2026, and judges run without party labels, per the Secretary of State.
Joseph Bellino, Jr. is the incumbent state senator for the 16th District, from Monroe, who owned Broadway Market before serving in the state House and then the Senate, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results.
The 15th District covers parts of Lenawee, Monroe and Washtenaw counties and includes the City of Milan, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list. This is an open seat: sitting Sen. Jeff Irwin is not on the November list for this seat, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results.
Felicia Brabec · Democratic▾
Felicia Brabec appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 15, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Jamie Thompson is the incumbent state representative for the 28th District, a Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in acute and long-term care who also worked as a doula, per the Michigan House Republicans' official member page.
James DeSana is the incumbent state representative for the 29th District, from Carleton, who worked 36 years as a sales representative in the fastener industry and operates a family farm, per the Michigan House Republicans' official member page.
The 30th District covers all of southern Monroe County, Monroe Charter Township and the City of Monroe, plus part of Lenawee County, per the Michigan House Republicans' official member page. Incumbent Republican William Bruck is seeking re-election.
Omar G. Ferdin · Democratic▾
Omar G. Ferdin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 30, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
William Bruck is the incumbent state representative for the 30th District, from Erie, a decorated combat veteran who served more than 30 years in the U.S. Army and has worked as an I.B.E.W. journeyman lineman since 2000, per the Michigan House Republicans' official member page.
The 31st District covers parts of Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties and includes the City of Milan, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list. This is an open seat: sitting Rep. Reggie Miller is not on the November list for this seat, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results.
Shannon Dare Wayne · Democratic▾
Shannon Dare Wayne appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 31, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Nonpartisan; three incumbents seeking re-election to three seats, unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Mariam Saad Bazzi▾
Mariam Saad Bazzi appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Anica Letica appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Christopher M. Murray appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Nonpartisan; incumbent Andrew J. Lievense is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Andrew J. Lievense▾
Andrew J. Lievense appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District, Incumbent Position, Partial Term Ending 1/1/2031, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Nonpartisan; two candidates for one non-incumbent seat on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Lauren K. Beaudry▾
Lauren K. Beaudry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 38th Circuit, Non-Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Maria Zagorski appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 38th Circuit, Non-Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Nonpartisan; incumbent Cheryl R. Sweeney is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Cheryl R. Sweeney▾
Cheryl R. Sweeney appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Judge of Probate Court, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Nonpartisan; incumbent Michael Brown is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Michael Brown▾
Michael Brown appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 1st District, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
A partisan special election to fill the remainder of a vacated term, distinct from the regular county row-office cycle (last elected countywide in 2024); Republican Jenna Morse is unopposed on the November 3 ballot, with no Democrat filed, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Jenna Morse · Republican▾
Jenna Morse appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Drain Commissioner, Partial Term Expiring 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Partisan partial-term seat; unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Dawn Ansted · Republican▾
Dawn Ansted appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bedford Township Park Commissioner, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Both filers have no party affiliation; two candidates for one partial-term seat on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Lyle Jaworski · No Party Affiliation▾
Lyle Jaworski appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dundee Township Supervisor, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Gary John Lazette appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dundee Township Supervisor, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
The filer has no party affiliation; unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Lisa Walker · No Party Affiliation▾
Lisa Walker appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Exeter Township Treasurer, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Partisan partial-term seat; unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Mark A. Metz · Republican▾
Mark A. Metz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ida Township Supervisor, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Partisan partial-term seat; unopposed on the November 3 ballot, per the Monroe County Clerk's official candidate list.
Anita Straub · Democratic▾
Anita Straub appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for London Township Clerk, Partial Term Ending 12/1/2028, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Note: Use address lookup for your exact ballot; local pages preview tracked races.Profiles: Hand-verified profiles are added race by race; always confirm with the official election office linked above.
