Emmet County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 37

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kate Gallup and John Damoose. Candidate information follows official Emmet County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kate Gallup (Democratic), John Damoose (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 37; John Damoose 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, John Damoose, is on the ballot.

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Kate Gallup

Democratic

Top priorities

Providing basic health care access while reducing bureaucracy and expense
Investment in affordable housing, including low income housing and accessory dwelling units
Campaign finance reform limiting donations from public utilities and large government contractors

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kate Gallup is a Traverse City native who earned a degree in natural science and engineering from the University of Michigan, per her campaign site. She has taught high school math and has a background in education and engineering, per the same source. Gallup is a Democratic candidate for Michigan Senate District 37 in the 2026 general election.

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John Damoose

Republican Incumbent

Biography

John Damoose is the sitting state senator for Michigan Senate District 37, elected in 2022, per his official site. He worked at the Christian Broadcasting Network and co-founded 45 North Productions in 2000, producing national television specials, per the same source. Damoose lives in Harbor Springs, Michigan with his wife and four children.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 37 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 37 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 Emmet 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 Emmet County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kate Gallup, full profile John Damoose, full profile Official Michigan election office