2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stan Opal and Gina Johnsen. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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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.
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.
Who is running for Michigan Senate District 33 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stan Opal and Gina Johnsen. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan Senate District 33 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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