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Monroe County, Michigan

Michigan House District 31

Wayne and Perry are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Monroe County election filings.

About this race

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.

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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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Shannon Dare Wayne

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lower costs and a stronger economy
  • Housing affordability and stronger communities
  • Access to affordable healthcare
Biography

Shannon Dare Wayne has worked at Ford Motor Company for nearly 30 years and is a Milan City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem, per her campaign site. The site says she is a lifelong Michigander and 22-year Milan resident raised in a union family.

Laura M. Perry

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lower taxes
  • Lower healthcare bills
  • Lower utility bills
Biography

Laura M. Perry owns All Heart Athletics, a sporting goods and custom apparel company, and co-founded L&B Perry Capital, a real estate investment company, per her campaign site. Per the site, she chairs the Village of Dundee Downtown Development Authority, serves on the City of Monroe Downtown Development Authority, and coaches girls' varsity soccer at St. Mary Catholic Central.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 31 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Dare Wayne and Laura M. Perry. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 31 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 Monroe County and state election office filings, last verified October 13, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Shannon Dare Wayne, full profileLaura M. Perry, full profileOfficial Michigan election office