Jan Maino
Democratic
Biography
Jan Maino appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 46, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Jackson County, Michigan
Michigan House District 46
Jackson County, Michigan
Michigan House District 46
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jan Maino and Kathy Schmaltz. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Incumbent Republican Kathy Schmaltz is seeking re-election. Both nominees ran unopposed in their August 4 primaries, 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.