See where Schlinker and Martin stand on housing and schools. Names follow official Oakland County election filings.
Matt Schlinker won the Democratic primary with about 67 percent over Isaiah Grays, and David W. Martin was unopposed for the Republican nomination, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 ballot.
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Matt Schlinker has worked more than 40 years in the automotive industry, per his campaign site. He is a Genesee County native whose district covers parts of Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc and Goodrich, per his campaign site.
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Martin enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Davison High School in 1979 and retired as a Master Sergeant, then worked as security director at the Pontiac Silverdome and on automotive corporate security teams, per the campaign site. Martin served as Veteran Services Coordinator for Mott Community College, joined the Davison City Council in 2009 and the Genesee County Commission in 2016, and the site lists the Michigan House as a 2020 office he now holds, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Michigan House District 68 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Schlinker and David W. Martin. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and schools.
When is the Michigan House District 68 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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