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Lapeer County, Michigan

Michigan House District 65

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James M. O'Brien and Jaime Greene. Candidate information follows official Lapeer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

James M. O'Brien (Democratic), Jaime Greene (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 65; Jaime Greene 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, Jaime Greene, is on the ballot.

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James M. O'Brien

Democratic

Biography

James M. O'Brien is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 65 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 October 1, 2026.

Jaime Greene

Jaime Greene

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jaime Greene is the Republican state representative for Michigan House District 65, which covers portions of eastern Lapeer, western St. Clair, and northern Macomb counties, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus page. She was first elected in November 2022 after serving on Richmond City Council beginning in 2011, and previously worked as a U.S. Navy cryptologist, network administrator, and veteran support counselor. She chairs the House Communications and Technology Committee and also serves on the House Oversight Committee. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 65 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James M. O'Brien and Jaime Greene. Candidate information follows official Lapeer County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 65 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 Lapeer County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
James M. O'Brien, full profileJaime Greene, full profileOfficial Michigan election office