Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 19

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julie M. Rogers and Shaun Young. Candidate information follows official Kalamazoo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Julie M. Rogers was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and meets Republican Shaun Young, also unopposed, on the November 3 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. Neither nominee is the sitting 19th District senator (Sean McCann); Rogers is the sitting state representative for the 41st District.

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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Julie M. Rogers

Democratic

Top priorities

Making health insurance more accessible and affordable, including codifying elements of the Affordable Care Act into Michigan law
Increasing per-pupil school funding and securing free breakfast and lunch for Michigan students
Requiring insurance coverage for a 12-month supply of birth control and for menopause and perimenopause treatments

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Julie Rogers is a physical therapist serving her third term in the Michigan House representing District 41, per WWMT. As a healthcare provider, she has worked on legislation covering health care access, maternal health, Medicaid work requirements and support for survivors of sexual assault, per WWMT. Julie M. Rogers appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 19, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Shaun Young

Republican

Top priorities

Pursue responsible spending and balanced budgets
Foster resilient communities that bring people together
Support sustainable, long-term economic growth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Young is a retired professional hockey player with 17 years of experience in the minor leagues, per the campaign site. He has said overcoming major health issues and the loss of his home in a fire shaped his perspective on the struggles many constituents face, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 19 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 19 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Michigan House District 41 Michigan House District 42 Michigan House District 45 See all 24 Kalamazoo County races

Candidate profiles

Julie M. Rogers, full profile Shaun Young, full profile Official Michigan election office