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Ingham County, Michigan

Michigan House District 75

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 75 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Penelope Tsernoglou and Frank Lambert. Candidate information follows official Ingham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Both nominees ran unopposed in their August 4 primaries, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. 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, Penelope Tsernoglou, is on the ballot.

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Penelope Tsernoglou

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Address PFAS contamination through disclosure and phase-out requirements
  • Expand domestic violence support and healthcare access

Per the East Lansing Info questionnaire.

Biography

Penelope Tsernoglou is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 75th District, first elected in 2022, per michiganvotes.org's legislator roster.

Frank Lambert

Republican

Top priorities
  • Reduce spending on unnecessary government projects
  • Redesign K-12 education around practical skills and trades

Per the East Lansing Info interview.

Biography

Frank Lambert of Haslett has worked on the assembly line at General Motors' Lansing Delta Township plant for 22 years, specializing in quality control, per East Lansing Info. He describes himself as a moderate Republican, per the same interview. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 75 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 75 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Penelope Tsernoglou and Frank Lambert. Candidate information follows official Ingham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 75 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 Ingham County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Ingham County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Penelope Tsernoglou, full profileFrank Lambert, full profileOfficial Michigan election office