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Lake County, Michigan

Michigan House District 100

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 100 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tracy Ruell and Tom Kunse. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Tom Kunse, is on the ballot.

Michigan › Lake County › Michigan House District 100

Tracy Ruell

Democratic

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Tom Kunse

Tom Kunse

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Fiscal conservatism and limiting government spending
  • Protecting Second Amendment rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 100 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 100 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tracy Ruell and Tom Kunse. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 100 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 Lake County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Lake County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Tracy Ruell, full profileTom Kunse, full profileOfficial Michigan election office