The Ballot Brief
Monroe County, Michigan

Michigan House District 29

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2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darian Counts and James DeSana. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Incumbent Republican James DeSana is seeking re-election.

Darian Counts

Democratic

Darian Counts appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 29, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

James DeSana

Republican

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.

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Candidate roster from official Monroe County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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