Alger County, Michigan

Michigan House District 109

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 109 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anna Aho Rink and Karl Bohnak. Candidate information follows official Alger County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Anna Aho Rink (Democratic), Karl Bohnak (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 109; Karl Bohnak is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

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.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Karl Bohnak, is on the ballot.

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Anna Aho Rink

Democratic

Top priorities

Expanding health care access across the Upper Peninsula
Support for union jobs and workers' rights
Stronger public school funding and teacher compensation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Anna Aho Rink worked as a physician assistant for 17 years at a Marquette health clinic before it closed in 2025, per her campaign site. She is a lifelong Upper Peninsula resident who lives in Marquette, where her children attend public school, per the same source. Rink is the Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 109 in the 2026 general election.

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Karl Bohnak

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Affordable energy, attainable housing, and responsible state budgets
Defending rural hospitals and expanding access to mental health professionals

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Karl Bohnak is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 109, according to the Michigan House Republicans roster. He spent more than 30 years as a broadcast meteorologist in the Upper Peninsula before entering public office, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 109 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 109 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.

How do I see my exact Alger County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Alger County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Anna Aho Rink, full profile Karl Bohnak, full profile Official Michigan election office