Ionia County, Michigan

Michigan House District 93

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 93 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Serenity Hope Salak and Tim Kelly. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Serenity Hope Salak (Democratic), Tim Kelly (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 93; Tim Kelly 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.

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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Tim Kelly, is on the ballot.

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Serenity Hope Salak

Democratic

Top priorities

Expanding access to child care
Public education reform
Infrastructure improvements

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Serenity Hope Salak is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 93 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Salak is a substitute teacher in Saginaw Public Schools and a former caseworker for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, according to a candidate profile. She previously ran in the 2026 special election for the 35th State Senate District and is now running for the 93rd House District. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Tim Kelly

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Increasing per-pupil school funding and literacy support
Expanding school choice options
Protecting small businesses from minimum wage and tip wage mandates

Per the Michigan House Republican caucus website.

Biography

Tim Kelly is the Republican nominee for Michigan House District 93 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Tim Kelly is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Kelly is serving his fourth term in the Michigan House, representing portions of Clinton, Gratiot, Ionia, Montcalm and Saginaw counties, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus. He chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee on School Aid and Education.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 93 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 93 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 Ionia 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 Ionia County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Serenity Hope Salak, full profile Tim Kelly, full profile Official Michigan election office