Chippewa County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 38

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelli J. Van Ginhoven and David Prestin. Candidate information follows official Chippewa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kelli J. Van Ginhoven (Democratic), David Prestin (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 38. Not on the November ballot: Edward W. McBroom, 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.

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Kelli J. Van Ginhoven

Democratic

Biography

Kelli J. Van Ginhoven serves as vice chair of the Delta County Board of Commissioners, per Mining Journal reporting. She is a 1998 graduate of Escanaba High School and a 2005 graduate of Bay College, per the Daily Press, and previously worked as a preschool teacher and at a local credit union, per Upper Michigan's Source. She is the Democratic candidate for Michigan Senate District 38 in the 2026 general election. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

David Prestin

Republican

Biography

David Prestin currently serves as the Michigan state representative for House District 108 and is running for the open Michigan Senate District 38 seat, according to the Michigan House Republicans roster. He describes his candidacy as service oriented, saying there is no career in it, per Upper Michigan's Source reporting. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 38 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 38 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 Chippewa 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.

Verify this race

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

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Also on your ballot

Michigan House District 108 Michigan Senate District 37 See all 4 Chippewa County races

Candidate profiles

Kelli J. Van Ginhoven, full profile David Prestin, full profile Official Michigan election office