Calhoun County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

Ashleigh Baker is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Baker, of Marcellus, is a Democratic candidate for the 17th Senate District, per VOTE411's voter guide. She is running for the open seat held by term-limited or contested representation in the district.

Jonathan Lindsey is the Republican nominee for Michigan Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Jonathan Lindsey is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). Lindsey is the sitting state senator for the 17th District, which includes Berrien, Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties and portions of Calhoun, Hillsdale and Jackson counties, according to his official Senate page. He has represented the district since January 2023 and is seeking reelection.

Anthony Pennock is an educator who holds a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership and has worked with elementary, middle and high school students with a focus on special education, according to his campaign site. He is running for the 18th Senate District and has not previously held elected office.

Jim Haadsma is a former Michigan state representative for District 44, who served from 2019 to 2024, and is a native of Muskegon who has lived in Battle Creek for nearly four decades, per the campaign site. He has worked as a lawyer for close to 38 years, per the campaign site.

Steve Frisbie is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 44, elected in 2024, per his campaign site. He spent 40 years as a paramedic and administrator at LifeCare Ambulance Service, per the same source. Frisbie also served 13 years on the Calhoun County Commission, including as board chair, and taught 23 years at Kellogg Community College. He holds a business management degree from Miller College and Davenport University and serves as Vice Chair of the House Finance Committee.

Randy Davis is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Davis served 20 years as school superintendent for Athens, Marshall, Mar-Lee and Albion and committed 25 years to a local nonprofit agency serving children and families across Michigan, according to his campaign site. He is a longtime Calhoun County resident challenging incumbent Sarah Lightner for the 45th District seat.