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Genesee County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 24

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Edlira Sako and Douglas Chester Wozniak. Candidate information follows official Genesee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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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Edlira Sako

Democratic

Biography

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

Top priorities
  • Seniors
  • Veterans
  • Education, small businesses and homeowners

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 24 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Edlira Sako and Douglas Chester Wozniak. Candidate information follows official Genesee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan Senate District 24 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 Genesee 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 Genesee County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Edlira Sako, full profileDouglas Chester Wozniak, full profileOfficial Michigan election office