Kent County, Michigan

Michigan House District 91

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 91 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frank Lafata and Pat Outman. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Republican Pat Outman of Six Lakes is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Frank Lafata, per the Kent County Clerk's candidate list. 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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Pat Outman, is on the ballot.

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Frank Lafata

Democratic

Top priorities

Work with farmers and business owners to build things together
Invest in roads, hospitals, schools and power plants
Support families through good jobs, schools and community

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Frank Lafata is a retired union carpenter who worked on bridges, power plants and infrastructure projects across Michigan, per his campaign site. He is a long-time Greenville resident, married 35 years with three children and five grandchildren. Frank Lafata appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 91, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Pat Outman

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

lowering costs for families and small businesses
repairing roads and infrastructure
supporting skilled trades and workforce development

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Pat Outman is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 91, per the campaign site. The campaign site describes a legislative focus on lowering costs, repairing infrastructure, and supporting rural communities, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 91 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 91 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 Kent 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 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

Frank Lafata, full profile Pat Outman, full profile Official Michigan election office