Genesee County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 27

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 27 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John D. Cherry and Bill Bain. Candidate information follows official Genesee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. The sitting officeholder, John D. Cherry, is on the ballot.

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John D. Cherry

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Bill Bain

Republican

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 27 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 27 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?

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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

John D. Cherry, full profile Bill Bain, full profile Official Michigan election office