2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas A. Albert and Anthony Pennock. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Republican Thomas A. Albert of Lowell is seeking re-election against Democratic nominee Anthony Pennock, per the Kent County Clerk's official November 3, 2026 candidate list.
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Republican
Thomas A. Albert is the sitting state senator for Michigan's 18th District, per the official Senate office website. The office website describes a proposed measure dubbed "Lucia's Law" addressing drunk-driving cases, per the official Senate office website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Anthony Pennock is a teacher running for Michigan Senate District 18, per his campaign site. He holds a doctorate in organizational leadership, per WTPN's Michigan election guide.
Who is running for Michigan Senate District 18 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas A. Albert and Anthony Pennock. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan Senate District 18 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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