Genesee County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
34 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 21 Genesee County races, led by the Michigan Senate District 26 contest.
Judges
Judge of Circuit Court, 7th Circuit, Incumbent Position (Christenson seat)Nonpartisan race · Chris Christenson
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Chris Christenson Nonpartisan
Chris Christenson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 7th Circuit, Incumbent Position (Christenson seat), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris Christenson.
Nonpartisan; Chris Christenson is the sole filer for this incumbent seat on the 7th Circuit Court (Genesee County) and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageJudge of Circuit Court, 7th Circuit, Incumbent Position (Latchana seat)Nonpartisan race · Mark W. Latchana
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mark W. Latchana Nonpartisan
Mark W. Latchana appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 7th Circuit, Incumbent Position (Latchana seat), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Mark W. Latchana.
Nonpartisan; Mark W. Latchana is the sole filer for this incumbent seat on the 7th Circuit Court (Genesee County) and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageJudge of Circuit Court, 7th Circuit, Incumbent Position (McDowell seat)Nonpartisan race · Anthony J. McDowell
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Anthony J. McDowell Nonpartisan
Anthony J. McDowell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of Circuit Court, 7th Circuit, Incumbent Position (McDowell seat), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Anthony J. McDowell.
Nonpartisan; Anthony J. McDowell is the sole filer for this incumbent seat on the 7th Circuit Court (Genesee County) and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageJudge of Probate Court, Genesee County, Non-Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · Andrea L. LeGendre · Ashley Prew
Andrea L. LeGendre Nonpartisan
Andrea L. LeGendre is running for Genesee County Probate Judge, a non-incumbent seat, per her campaign site. She has spent 25 years as an Assistant Genesee County Prosecutor and currently serves as Bureau Chief of the Felony Trial Division, per her campaign site. She has appeared before every level of trial court in Genesee County, including Circuit, District, Probate and Family Courts, as well as the Michigan Court of Appeals, per her campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Flint and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, per her campaign site.
Ashley Prew Nonpartisan
- Upholding the law with fairness, dignity, and compassion
- Respecting the rights of seniors and families in guardianship and conservatorship cases
- Promoting thoughtful, humane approaches through mental health diversion
Per the campaign site.
About Ashley Prew
Ashley Prew is an attorney who previously worked with the county Treasurer's office, helping develop the Homes for Generations program to help families keep their homes through probate court, per the campaign site. Prew is running for Judge of Probate Court in Genesee County, per the campaign site.
Nonpartisan; two candidates, Andrea L. LeGendre and Ashley Prew, filed by petition for this open six-year seat and both appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 67th District, 1st Division, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · David J. Goggins
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David J. Goggins Nonpartisan
David J. Goggins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 67th District, 1st Division, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for David J. Goggins.
Nonpartisan; David J. Goggins is the sole filer for this incumbent seat and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 67th District, 2nd Division, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · Jennifer Manley
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jennifer Manley Nonpartisan
Jennifer Manley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 67th District, 2nd Division, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jennifer Manley.
Nonpartisan; Jennifer Manley is the sole filer for this incumbent seat and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 67th District, 3rd Division, Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · Vikki Bayeh Haley
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Vikki Bayeh Haley Nonpartisan
Vikki Bayeh Haley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 67th District, 3rd Division, Incumbent Position, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Vikki Bayeh Haley.
Nonpartisan; Vikki Bayeh Haley is the sole filer for this incumbent seat and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 67th District, 4th Division, Non-Incumbent PositionNonpartisan race · K.C. Baran · Cheryl A. Lopez
K.C. Baran Nonpartisan
K.C. Baran is a West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran who has practiced law for more than 25 years, including more than 23 years appearing in the 67th District Court's 4th Division, per his campaign site.
Cheryl A. Lopez Nonpartisan
- Ensure fairness, dignity, and accountability for everyone in the courtroom
- Strengthen transparency and communication between the court and the community
- Keep a professional, solutions-focused courtroom that protects constitutional rights
Per the campaign site.
About Cheryl A. Lopez
Cheryl A. Lopez has worked in private law practice and currently serves as an assistant prosecutor, per the campaign site. Lopez is running for Judge of District Court, 67th District, 4th Division, in Genesee County, per the campaign site.
Nonpartisan; a nonpartisan primary among multiple filers for this open seat was held August 4, 2026, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official primary results. The top two finishers, K.C. Baran and Cheryl A. Lopez, both appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 67th District, 5th Division, Incumbent Position (Guinn seat)Nonpartisan race · David Guinn
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David Guinn Nonpartisan
David Guinn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 67th District, 5th Division, Incumbent Position (Guinn seat), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for David Guinn.
Nonpartisan; David Guinn is the sole filer for this incumbent seat and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageJudge of District Court, 67th District, 5th Division, Incumbent Position (Marsh seat)Nonpartisan race · Tabitha M. Marsh
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tabitha M. Marsh Nonpartisan
Tabitha M. Marsh appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Judge of District Court, 67th District, 5th Division, Incumbent Position (Marsh seat), per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tabitha M. Marsh.
Nonpartisan; Tabitha M. Marsh is the sole filer for this incumbent seat and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Bureau of Elections' 2026 general election candidate report.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Genesee County is split across 11 Michigan Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressMichigan Senate: 4 districtsDistricts 22, 24, 26, 27
Michigan Senate District 22Robert Hower (D) · Mike Murphy (R)
Robert Hower Democratic
- Making housing and everyday costs more affordable for Michigan families
- Strengthening public schools and access to education beyond high school
- Health care access, including mental health care
Per the campaign site.
About Robert Hower
Robert Hower is a Green Oak Township resident who teaches electrical engineering at Wayne State University, is a research engineer at the University of Michigan, and owns Numed Technologies, LLC, per WHMI's report on his campaign announcement. Per the campaign site, he describes himself as an engineer, a teacher and a union member.
Mike Murphy Republican
Mike Murphy is the Livingston County Sheriff, who joined the sheriff's office as a deputy in 1990, rose through sergeant, lieutenant and undersheriff, and was elected sheriff in 2016, per CBS Detroit. He lives in Howell with his wife Penny, per the same report. No campaign website was found as of October 1, 2026.
Robert Hower (Democratic), Mike Murphy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 22. Not on the November ballot: Lana Theis, 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.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 24Edlira Sako (D) · Douglas Chester Wozniak (R)
Edlira Sako Democratic
Edlira Sako is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 24 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 October 1, 2026.
Douglas Chester Wozniak Republican
- Seniors
- Veterans
- Education, small businesses and homeowners
Per the campaign site.
About Douglas Chester Wozniak
Doug Wozniak is the state representative for the 59th House District and a small-business owner and practicing attorney with his own law firm, who is also a licensed insurance agent, realtor and broker, per the Michigan House Republicans' member page. Per the same page, he first won election to the House in 2018 and is a former Shelby Township trustee.
Edlira Sako (Democratic), Douglas Chester Wozniak (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 24. Not on the November ballot: Ruth A. Johnson, 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.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 26Brendan J. Johnson (D) · Matthew Bierlein (R)
Brendan J. Johnson Democratic
- Helping constituents navigate state government and improving constituent services
- Lowering car insurance and health care costs and protecting the Healthy Michigan Plan
- Investing in roads and infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Brendan J. Johnson
Brendan J. Johnson grew up on his family's dairy farm in Fostoria and holds an associate degree in computer programming from Delta College, per his campaign site. He is running a grassroots campaign for the 26th Senate District with no paid staff or corporate PAC money, per his campaign site.
Matthew Bierlein Republican
- A 'Taxpayer Receipt Act' providing annual reports on tax allocation
- A state-level Work Opportunity Tax Credit and reduced regulatory burdens
- Regulating AI in campaigns, including deepfake legislation
Per the campaign site.
About Matthew Bierlein
Matthew Bierlein is a Michigan state representative for the 97th District who co-owns Renue Physical Therapy clinics with his wife, per his campaign site. He previously served as a Tuscola County Commissioner from 2013 to 2019 and holds a bachelor's degree in organizational management from Spring Arbor University, per his campaign site.
Incumbent Senator Kevin Daley (R) did not appear on the August 4, 2026 primary ballot for this seat. Brendan J. Johnson won the Democratic nomination with 56.98 percent over Martin L. Cousineau, and Matthew Bierlein won the Republican nomination with 42.99 percent over four other Republicans, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results (election 706). This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 27John D. Cherry (D) · Bill Bain (R)
John D. Cherry Democratic Incumbent
- Create a Medicaid buy-in program to make affordable healthcare available to Michigan workers
- Reform laws governing manufactured housing communities to protect residents
Per the campaign site.
About John D. Cherry
John Cherry represents Michigan's 27th Senate District, covering Flint and several surrounding townships, and previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives, per the Michigan Townships Association. He was named the association's 'Legislator of the Year' for his role in restoring statutory revenue sharing to municipalities, per the same source. John D. Cherry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 27, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Bill Bain Republican
- Supports proper road funding to preserve jobs and fix roads
- Supports nurse-to-patient ratio standards for patient safety
- Supports government accountability and cutting wasteful spending
Per the campaign site.
About Bill Bain
Bill Bain is a candidate for Michigan State Senate, 27th District, and is currently serving his second term as Flushing Township Trustee, per his campaign site. Bain is also a Genesee County Metro Alliance Trustee, a former UAW Local 651 Executive Board Officer, a former small business owner, and a published author, per his campaign site.
Incumbent Senator John D. Cherry (D) was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Bill Bain won the Republican nomination with 64.12 percent over Tammy Parillo, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results (election 706). This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House: 7 districtsDistricts 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 97
Michigan House District 67Leslie Getz (D) · Phil Green (R)
Leslie Getz Democratic
- providing schools the resources they need
- strengthening support systems for students at school and at home
- preparing students for the workforce
Per the campaign site.
About Leslie Getz
Leslie Getz is a special education teacher running for Michigan House District 67, per the campaign site. She has served as President of the LakeVille Education Association and as a delegate to the Michigan Education Association Representative Assembly, per the campaign site. She is endorsed by the Michigan Education Association, per the campaign site.
Phil Green Republican Incumbent
Phil Green is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 67, covering parts of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola counties, per the campaign site. His father served on the Tuscola County Commission and was later a state representative for the 84th District, per the campaign site. Green worked as a youth pastor in Wisconsin, then as a pastor, school coach, and sheriff's office chaplain in New York, where he was nominated for the National Sheriffs' Association Chaplain of the Year in 2011, per the campaign site. He moved to Michigan in 2012 to become School Administrator of Juniata Christian School in Vassar and later became Assistant Pastor at Juniata Baptist Church, per the campaign site.
Leslie Getz was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Phil Green (R) won the Republican nomination with 82.21 percent over Sherri J. Cross, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results (election 706). The district covers Forest, Genesee, Richfield, and Thetford townships in Genesee County along with parts of Lapeer and Tuscola counties, per Michigan House Republicans. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 68Matt Schlinker (D) · David W. Martin (R)
Matt Schlinker Democratic
- Creating opportunities for working families through business attraction and workforce development
- Strengthening public schools and improving roads, water systems and broadband
- Protecting women's reproductive rights
Per the Genesee County View.
About Matt Schlinker
Matt Schlinker worked for General Motors for 47 years and previously served on the Flint City Council and as president of the Flint Public Library Board, per Genesee County View. He currently serves on the Goodrich Planning Commission, per the same source.
David W. Martin Republican Incumbent
- Reliable, affordable energy and opposing large green-energy projects that override local ordinances
- School safety and protecting private property
Per the Genesee County View.
About David W. Martin
David W. Martin is a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who returned to Genesee County to work in protective services and later as veteran services coordinator at Mott Community College, per the House Republican caucus site. He served on the Davison City Council and as a Genesee County commissioner before his election to the state House. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Matt Schlinker won the Democratic nomination with 67.40 percent over Isaiah Grays. Incumbent David W. Martin (R) was unopposed in the Republican primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results (election 706). This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 69Jasper Ryan Martus (D) · Patrick Duvendeck (R)
Jasper Ryan Martus Democratic Incumbent
Jasper Martus represents Michigan House District 69, having been first elected in 2022, per michiganvotes.org. Jasper Ryan Martus appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 69, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Patrick Duvendeck Republican
Patrick Duvendeck appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 69, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Patrick Duvendeck.
Incumbent Jasper Ryan Martus (D) was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Patrick Duvendeck (R) was unopposed in the Republican primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results (election 706). This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 70Cynthia R. Neeley (D) · Larry Hutchinson (R)
Cynthia R. Neeley Democratic Incumbent
Cynthia Neeley represents Michigan House District 70, covering Flint, having first been elected in a March 2020 special election, per michiganvotes.org. Cynthia R. Neeley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 70, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Larry Hutchinson Republican
Larry Hutchinson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 70, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Larry Hutchinson.
Incumbent Cynthia R. Neeley (D) won the Democratic nomination with 93.42 percent. Larry Hutchinson won the Republican nomination with 60.77 percent over Rob Waskoviak, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results (election 706). This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 71Stephen Schlaack (D) · Brian BeGole (R)
Stephen Schlaack Democratic
- Bringing back good-paying jobs and lasting economic stability
- Property tax relief for working families
- Protecting family farmland from foreign or corporate acquisition
Per the campaign site.
About Stephen Schlaack
Stephen Schlaack is a procurement manager and Owosso native who manages the Owosso Farmers Market and previously served on the Owosso Planning Commission, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of Alma College who has also worked in manufacturing and in U.S. Air Force civilian service, per his campaign site.
Brian BeGole Republican Incumbent
- Protecting constitutional rights, lowering taxes and reducing cost-of-living burdens
- Supporting small businesses
- Funding for schools and local road repairs
Per the campaign site.
About Brian BeGole
Brian BeGole is a Michigan state representative for District 71, serving a second term, who spent 32 years in law enforcement including six years as Shiawassee County Sheriff, per the campaign site. BeGole chairs the House Government Operations Committee, per the campaign site.
Stephen Schlaack was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Brian BeGole (R) was unopposed in the Republican primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results (election 706). The district covers Gaines and Argentine townships and part of Mundy Township in Genesee County along with most of Shiawassee County and part of Saginaw County, per Michigan House Republicans. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 72Thomas Ryan (D) · Mike Mueller (R)
Thomas Ryan Democratic
Thomas Ryan is a Holly Village Council member running for Michigan House District 72, per his GoodParty.org candidate profile. Thomas Ryan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 72, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Mike Mueller Republican Incumbent
Mike Mueller is a retired law enforcement officer who served with the Livingston County and Washtenaw County sheriff's offices, per the Michigan House Republicans caucus site. He and his wife own Mueller's Orchard and Cider Mill, a family business established in 1941, per the same source. He is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and has represented House District 72 since 2019. Mike Mueller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 72, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Thomas Ryan was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Mike Mueller (R) was unopposed in the Republican primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results (election 706). The district covers Fenton, Fenton Township, Linden, and parts of Grand Blanc and Mundy townships in Genesee County along with parts of Oakland and Livingston counties, per Michigan House Republicans. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 97Jack Bader (D) · Briar Bearss (R)
Jack Bader Democratic
- removing corporate PAC money from campaign financing
- guaranteed healthcare coverage for Michigan residents
- opposing new AI data center development in Michigan
Per the campaign site.
About Jack Bader
Jack Bader is a Realtor from Vassar running as the Democratic candidate for the 97th District state House seat, which covers most of Saginaw County plus parts of Bay, northern Genesee, and Tuscola counties, per ABC12 (WJRT).
Briar Bearss Republican
- Supports revitalizing manufacturing and keeping agricultural land in local hands
- Favors cutting government spending, lowering taxes, and eliminating green-energy mandates
- Wants to streamline education administration and reduce regulatory burdens
Per the campaign site.
About Briar Bearss
Briar Bearss is a West Point graduate and Army veteran who now runs a small business and was raised in mid-Michigan, per Bearss campaign site.
Jack Bader (Democratic), Briar Bearss (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 97. Not on the November ballot: Matthew Bierlein, 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.
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