Clare County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
6 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 3 Clare County races, led by the Michigan Senate District 34 contest.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Clare County is split across 2 Michigan House districts.
Find your districts by addressMichigan House: 2 districtsDistricts 99, 100
Michigan House District 99David Forgione (D) · Mike Hoadley (R)
David Forgione Democratic
David Forgione is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Mike Hoadley Republican Incumbent
- election administration and the Qualified Voter File system
- support for law enforcement
- workforce development and skilled trades
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Hoadley
Mike Hoadley is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 99, per the campaign site. He is a husband, father, and Army veteran and is a lifelong resident of Au Gres, per the campaign site. He has introduced legislation supporting law enforcement, including a measure allowing retired police K9s to receive emergency medical transport, and legislation to advance redevelopment of the former Standish prison property, per the campaign site.
David Forgione (Democratic), Mike Hoadley (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 99; Mike Hoadley 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.
Full race pageMichigan House District 100Tracy Ruell (D) · Tom Kunse (R)
Tracy Ruell Democratic
- Utility legislation reform, expanded housing development, and responsible government spending
- Early education funding, permanent free school lunches, and career pathways starting in middle school
- A proposed statewide health care model with no deductibles and shared funding
Per the campaign site.
About Tracy Ruell
Tracy Ruell is a Ferris State University graduate who spent 20 years in restaurant operations at McDonald's and later worked at Meijer, per her campaign site. She co-owns International Insulation Fabricators Inc., a family business dating to 1983, per the same source. Ruell is the Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 100 in the 2026 general election.
Tom Kunse Republican Incumbent
- Fiscal conservatism and limiting government spending
- Protecting Second Amendment rights
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Kunse
Tom Kunse is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 100, according to the Michigan House Republicans roster. He founded Northern Dry Bulk in 1994 and has run the business with his wife for nearly three decades, growing it to more than 50 employees, per his campaign site. Kunse holds a mechanical engineering degree from Michigan Tech and a master's degree from Central Michigan University, per the same source.
Tracy Ruell (Democratic), Tom Kunse (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 100; Tom Kunse 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.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 34Tyler Landgraf (D) · Roger Hauck (R)
Tyler Landgraf Democratic
Tyler Landgraf is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Landgraf, of Chippewa Lake, is the sole Democratic candidate in the race for the 34th Senate District, according to ABC12. No independent campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Roger Hauck Republican Incumbent
Roger Hauck is the Republican nominee for Michigan Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Roger Hauck is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). Hauck is the sitting state senator for the 34th District, representing Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta and Osceola counties along with parts of Bay, Clinton, Lake, Midland and Saginaw counties, per his official Senate page and Cadillac News.
Tyler Landgraf (Democratic), Roger Hauck (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 34; Roger Hauck is the sitting member, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). 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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Michigan nominees were set by the August 4 primary, one per party, and meet on the November 3 ballot; county commissioners and county row officers (clerk, treasurer, sheriff, prosecutor) are elected in presidential years, so no county offices appear in 2026, and judges run without party labels, per the Secretary of State.
Who is on the ballot in Clare County, Michigan on November 3, 2026?
Clare County sample ballot 2026: see where the michigan senate and michigan house candidates stand on roads, growth and the budget. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Michigan?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Michigan are listed on the Michigan election hub. Michigan election hub →
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