Kent County, Michigan

Michigan House District 90

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 90 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rachel Crowther and Lynn Afendoulis. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sitting Rep. Bryan Posthumus was elected Kent County Clerk in November 2024 and is not on the November 2026 ballot for this seat, per the Michigan House Republican Caucus's current member list and the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. Democrat Rachel Crowther faces Republican Lynn Afendoulis for the open seat.

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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Rachel Crowther

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports a statewide data center moratorium to protect local communities
Wants to get money out of politics
Wants a transparent government that puts people first

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Crowther is a small business owner in the Rockford area who currently serves as a Courtland Township trustee, per the campaign site. She has volunteered with the Rockford Area Community Foundation and the Courtland Township Parks Committee and was named the 2016 Joe Tomaselli Hotelier of the Year, per the campaign site.

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Lynn Afendoulis

Republican

Top priorities

reviewing state budget spending
reducing the state income tax
parental rights in education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Lynn Afendoulis is a former Michigan state representative who served one term and is running again for the 90th District seat, per the campaign site. She is a lifelong Kent County resident and mother of two adult children, per the campaign site. Her campaign site lists endorsements including Right to Life of Michigan PAC, the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, the Police Officers Association of Michigan, and the Small Business Association of Michigan, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 90 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 90 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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Candidate profiles

Rachel Crowther, full profile Lynn Afendoulis, full profile Official Michigan election office