Ingham County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 21

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Anthony and Patrick O'Connell. 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 (Anthony 100 percent Democratic, Burns 100 percent Republican), 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, Sarah Anthony, is on the ballot.

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Sarah Anthony

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Lower the cost of prescription drugs and expand mental health services
Support good paying jobs, union wages and earned paid sick leave
Address the region's housing crisis

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Anthony is the first Black woman to serve as both state representative and state senator in Mid-Michigan's history, per the campaign site. She has worked as an advocate, organizer and policy expert focused on community improvement, per the campaign site. She represents Michigan's 21st Senate District, per the campaign site.

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Patrick O'Connell

Republican

Biography

Patrick O'Connell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 21, 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 O'Connell.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 21 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 21 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?

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 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

Sarah Anthony, full profile Patrick O'Connell, full profile Official Michigan election office