2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Fitzgerald and Cindy Ramirez. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Democrat John Fitzgerald of Wyoming is seeking re-election against Republican nominee Cindy Ramirez, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
John Fitzgerald is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 83rd District, seeking re-election, per the Kent County Clerk's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Cindy Ramirez is a West Michigan native and the daughter of a migrant worker, per her campaign site. She is a Grand Rapids Community College alumna with a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Academy of Art University, and serves as president of the Michigan Latino Alliance. Cindy Ramirez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 83, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.
Who is running for Michigan House District 83 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Fitzgerald and Cindy Ramirez. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan House District 83 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 Kent County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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