2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Cooley and Jennifer Wortz. Candidate information follows official Branch County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jeff Cooley (Democratic), Jennifer Wortz (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 35; Jennifer Wortz 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Jennifer Wortz, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Jeff Cooley is a Quality Engineer who has lived in Michigan House District 35 his entire life, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of North Adams-Jerome Public Schools and has more than 30 years of experience in factory floor quality engineering, per the campaign site.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Jennifer Wortz is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 35, according to the Michigan House Republicans roster. She is originally from Hillsdale County and has lived in Branch County for 20 years, per her campaign site, where she describes herself as involved in agriculture.
Who is running for Michigan House District 35 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Cooley and Jennifer Wortz. Candidate information follows official Branch County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan House District 35 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 Branch County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Branch County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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