See where Steckloff and Hammer stand on schools, health care and the environment. Names follow official Oakland County election filings.
Samantha Steckloff won the Democratic primary with about 74 percent over Brandon Young, and Kevin J. Hammer won the Republican primary with about 66 percent over Mitch Swoboda, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 ballot.
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Steckloff graduated from Purdue University and served for seven years on the Farmington Hills City Council, per the campaign site. The site says Steckloff was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2020 and serves on the House Appropriations Committee, per the campaign site.
Kevin J. Hammer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kevin J. Hammer.
Who is running for Michigan House District 19 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Samantha Steckloff and Kevin J. Hammer. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, health care and the environment.
When is the Michigan House District 19 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 Oakland County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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