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Brenda Carter

Democratic · Michigan · 2026 · Incumbent

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Michigan House District 53Michigan · 2026Oakland County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Fixing roads and improving infrastructure
  • Increasing public school funding and expanding student opportunities
  • Fair minimum wages and equitable labor practices for trade workers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brenda Carter is the incumbent state representative for Michigan House District 53 and is the Democratic nominee on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official primary results.

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