The Ballot Brief
Washtenaw County, Michigan

State Representative, District 31

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

Shannon Dare Wayne was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Laura M. Perry was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot.

Shannon Dare Wayne

Democratic

Shannon Dare Wayne has worked at Ford Motor Company for nearly three decades, per her campaign site, and currently serves as Milan's Mayor Pro Tem after more than four years on the Milan City Council, per her campaign site.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-04.

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Laura M. Perry

Republican

Laura Perry is a business owner who has worked in both the private and public sectors, including for the City of Toledo and in healthcare staffing, per a candidate profile. She is running for Michigan House District 31, covering parts of Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw and western Wayne counties, per the same profile. Laura M. Perry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for State Representative, District 31, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

2026 priorities

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-04.

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Candidate roster from official Washtenaw County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-04. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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