Ingham County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 28

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rashida Harrison and Julie L. DeRose. Candidate information follows official Ingham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Open seat: incumbent Sam Singh announced March 2, 2026 that he would not seek re-election. Rashida Harrison won a four-way August 4 Democratic primary with 41.76 percent over Mark Polsdofer, Robert Orlando Pena and Ted Kilvington; Julie L. DeRose ran unopposed for the Republican nomination, 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.

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Rashida Harrison

Democratic

Top priorities

Keep money out of politics so representatives vote constituent, not corporate, interests
Build a working economy for working people amid rising housing, childcare and food costs
Protect Michigan families and secure a better future for children

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rashida Harrison is a professor who holds a Ph.D. in African American and African Studies and has taught Social Relations and Policy at Michigan State University's James Madison College for over a decade, per the Argus-Press. She has lived and worked in the 28th district for more than 23 years and runs an equity consulting practice with nonprofits across the state, per her campaign site.

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Julie L. DeRose

Republican

Top priorities

Support small business growth and expand vocational and job-readiness training
Ensure taxpayer dollars are managed with transparency and responsible budgeting
Build a safe, healthy and thriving community for all residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Julie DeRose is a small business owner and adult education director with a Master's in Public Administration, per her campaign site. She has a professional background in state government, criminal justice, education, real estate and insurance, and has lived in DeWitt for more than 25 years, per her campaign site. Julie L. DeRose appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 28, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 28 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 28 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.

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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

Rashida Harrison, full profile Julie L. DeRose, full profile Official Michigan election office