2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anthony Pennock and Thomas A. Albert. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Anthony Pennock (Democratic), Thomas A. Albert (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 18; Thomas A. Albert is the sitting member, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). 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, Thomas A. Albert, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Anthony Pennock is an educator who holds a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership and has worked with elementary, middle and high school students with a focus on special education, according to his campaign site. He is running for the 18th Senate District and has not previously held elected office.
Republican Incumbent
Thomas A. Albert has represented Michigan's 18th Senate District since 2023, according to his official Senate office site. His office has worked on state budget matters, victim-advocacy legislation and constituent services including unemployment assistance claims. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Who is running for Michigan Senate District 18 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anthony Pennock and Thomas A. Albert. Candidate information follows official Ionia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan Senate District 18 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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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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