Chris Kleinjans
Democratic
Biography
Chris Kleinjans is a U.S. Navy veteran who grew up in Holland and works in the nonprofit sector, previously serving as an Ottawa County commissioner, per Kleinjans campaign site; AOL/local news.
Allegan County, Michigan
Michigan Senate District 31
Allegan County, Michigan
Michigan Senate District 31
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Kleinjans and John Wetzel. Candidate information follows official Allegan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Chris Kleinjans (Democratic), John Wetzel (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 31. Not on the November ballot: Roger Victory, the sitting member per the roster. 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.