Eaton County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 21

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Anthony and Josh Burns. Candidate information follows official Eaton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sarah Anthony (Democratic), Josh Burns (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 21; Sarah Anthony 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Sarah Anthony, is on the ballot.

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Sarah Anthony

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Has championed legislation aimed at protecting worker benefits and making life more affordable for Michigan families
Secured funding for parks and outdoor recreation projects in Eaton and Ingham counties

Per the Senate Democrats caucus page.

Biography

Sarah Anthony is the sitting state senator for Michigan's 21st Senate district, confirmed by the official senate.michigan.gov roster, per Michigan Senate official site / Senate Democrats caucus page. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.

Josh Burns

Republican

Top priorities

Opposes property taxes and supports restoring private property ownership rights
Supports school choice, saying education funding should follow the student to the school or program that serves them best
Supports cutting state spending and reducing bureaucracy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Josh Burns is a candidate for Michigan State Senate District 21, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 21 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 21 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 Eaton 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 Eaton County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Michigan election office, or see the full Eaton County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Sarah Anthony, full profile Josh Burns, full profile Official Michigan election office