2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Haadsma and Steve Frisbie. Candidate information follows official Calhoun County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jim Haadsma (Democratic), Steve Frisbie (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 44; Steve Frisbie 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, Steve Frisbie, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
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.
Republican Incumbent
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.
Who is running for Michigan House District 44 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jim Haadsma and Steve Frisbie. Candidate information follows official Calhoun County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan House District 44 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.
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