2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 91 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frank Lafata and Pat Outman. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Frank Lafata (Democratic), Pat Outman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 91; Pat Outman 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Pat Outman, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Frank LaFata is a retired union carpenter running for the 91st House District, according to The Daily News. He says his campaign is focused on the challenges facing rural towns and farming communities in the district. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-11.
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Pat Outman worked as a lead carpenter in residential and agricultural construction and later served in the House Committee Clerk's Office and as a district liaison for Montcalm County, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus site. He previously chaired the Montcalm County Republican Party and holds a business administration degree from Ferris State University. His father, Rick Outman, previously held the same House seat and now serves in the Michigan Senate.
Who is running for Michigan House District 91 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 91 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frank Lafata and Pat Outman. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan House District 91 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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