2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 104 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mitchell Ryan Distin and John R. Roth. Candidate information follows official Grand Traverse County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mitchell Ryan Distin (Democratic), John R. Roth (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 104; John R. Roth is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). 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.
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 R. Roth, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Distin holds a doctoral degree and describes himself as a scientist trained to find root causes of problems, per the campaign site.
Republican Incumbent
John R. Roth is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 104, according to the Michigan House Republicans roster. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Who is running for Michigan House District 104 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 104 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mitchell Ryan Distin and John R. Roth. Candidate information follows official Grand Traverse County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan House District 104 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 Grand Traverse County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Grand Traverse County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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