Lake County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
8 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 4 Lake County races, led by the Michigan Senate District 33 contest.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Lake County is split across 4 Michigan Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressMichigan Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 33, 34
Michigan Senate District 33Stan Opal (D) · Gina Johnsen (R)
Stan Opal Democratic
Stan Opal is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Gina Johnsen Republican
Gina Johnsen has represented Michigan's 78th House District since 2022 and holds a degree in economics and international studies from Wellesley College, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus site. She has more than two decades of experience in the health care industry and serves on House committees covering veterans and families, judiciary, and natural resources and tourism. She is running for the 33rd Senate District, an open seat. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Stan Opal (Democratic), Gina Johnsen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 33. Not on the November ballot: Rick Outman, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMichigan Senate District 34Tyler Landgraf (D) · Roger Hauck (R)
Tyler Landgraf Democratic
Tyler Landgraf is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Landgraf, of Chippewa Lake, is the sole Democratic candidate in the race for the 34th Senate District, according to ABC12. No independent campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Roger Hauck Republican Incumbent
Roger Hauck is the Republican nominee for Michigan Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Roger Hauck is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). Hauck is the sitting state senator for the 34th District, representing Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta and Osceola counties along with parts of Bay, Clinton, Lake, Midland and Saginaw counties, per his official Senate page and Cadillac News.
Tyler Landgraf (Democratic), Roger Hauck (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 34; Roger Hauck is the sitting member, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House: 2 districtsDistricts 100, 101
Michigan House District 100Tracy Ruell (D) · Tom Kunse (R)
Tracy Ruell Democratic
- Utility legislation reform, expanded housing development, and responsible government spending
- Early education funding, permanent free school lunches, and career pathways starting in middle school
- A proposed statewide health care model with no deductibles and shared funding
Per the campaign site.
About Tracy Ruell
Tracy Ruell is a Ferris State University graduate who spent 20 years in restaurant operations at McDonald's and later worked at Meijer, per her campaign site. She co-owns International Insulation Fabricators Inc., a family business dating to 1983, per the same source. Ruell is the Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 100 in the 2026 general election.
Tom Kunse Republican Incumbent
- Fiscal conservatism and limiting government spending
- Protecting Second Amendment rights
Per the campaign site.
About Tom Kunse
Tom Kunse is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 100, according to the Michigan House Republicans roster. He founded Northern Dry Bulk in 1994 and has run the business with his wife for nearly three decades, growing it to more than 50 employees, per his campaign site. Kunse holds a mechanical engineering degree from Michigan Tech and a master's degree from Central Michigan University, per the same source.
Tracy Ruell (Democratic), Tom Kunse (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 100; Tom Kunse is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageMichigan House District 101Christopher R. Crain (D) · Jaxon Deur (R)
Christopher R. Crain Democratic
- A 'backroads initiative' to address what he describes as neglect of rural Michigan, without accepting special interest donations
- Addressing household financial hardship and the cost of living
- Protecting freedom of self-determination, privacy, and property security
Per the campaign site.
About Christopher R. Crain
Christopher R. Crain is a U.S. Army veteran and long-time Wexford County resident whose family has lived in the area since the 19th century, per his campaign site. He spent about 20 years as a college instructor and is also a small business owner, per the same source. Crain is the Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 101 in the 2026 general election.
Jaxon Deur Republican
- Reducing state authority over local decisions, including on solar farm siting
- Deregulation to reduce compliance costs for farming and small business
- Cutting the state income tax rate through budget trimming
Per the campaign site.
About Jaxon Deur
Jaxon Deur was born and raised in Fremont, Michigan, and earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University, where he also became a multi-engine commercial pilot, per news reporting. He serves as a Newaygo County Republican Party precinct delegate, per the same source. Deur is the Republican candidate for Michigan House District 101 in the 2026 general election.
Christopher R. Crain (Democratic), Jaxon Deur (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 101. Not on the November ballot: Joseph Fox, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the August 4, 2026 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; Michigan prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Who is on the ballot in Lake County, Michigan on November 3, 2026?
Lake County sample ballot 2026: see where the michigan senate and michigan house candidates stand on the budget and agriculture. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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