Leelanau County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
4 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 Leelanau County races, led by the Michigan Senate District 37 contest.
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Find your districts by addressMichigan Senate District 37Kate Gallup (D) · John Damoose (R)
Kate Gallup Democratic
- Providing basic health care access while reducing bureaucracy and expense
- Investment in affordable housing, including low income housing and accessory dwelling units
- Campaign finance reform limiting donations from public utilities and large government contractors
Per the campaign site.
About Kate Gallup
Kate Gallup is a Traverse City native who earned a degree in natural science and engineering from the University of Michigan, per her campaign site. She has taught high school math and has a background in education and engineering, per the same source. Gallup is a Democratic candidate for Michigan Senate District 37 in the 2026 general election.
John Damoose Republican Incumbent
John Damoose is the sitting state senator for Michigan Senate District 37, elected in 2022, per his official site. He worked at the Christian Broadcasting Network and co-founded 45 North Productions in 2000, producing national television specials, per the same source. Damoose lives in Harbor Springs, Michigan with his wife and four children.
Kate Gallup (Democratic), John Damoose (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 37; John Damoose 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 District 103Betsy Coffia (D) · Edwin B. Dean (R)
Betsy Coffia Democratic Incumbent
- A ban on child marriage and support for tribal domestic and sexual violence programs
- Youth voter pre-registration starting at age 16
- Housing, mental health, broadband, and childcare investment
Per the campaign site.
About Betsy Coffia
Betsy Coffia is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 103, first elected in 2022, according to the Michigan House Democrats roster. She began her career as a newspaper reporter and editor before working as a Head Start social worker, per her campaign site. Coffia holds a social work degree from Ferris State University and previously served on the Grand Traverse County Commission, per the same source.
Edwin B. Dean Republican
- Reducing regulatory burdens on the child care industry and streamlining slow administrative processes
- Preserving Medicaid and other programs that support pregnant women, new mothers, and infants
Per the Early Childhood Investment Corporation 2026 candidate questionnaire.
About Edwin B. Dean
Edwin B. Dean is the Republican nominee for Michigan House District 103 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 September 20, 2026.
Betsy Coffia (Democratic), Edwin B. Dean (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 103; Betsy Coffia is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). 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 Leelanau County, Michigan on November 3, 2026?
Leelanau County sample ballot 2026: see where the michigan senate and michigan house candidates stand on housing, roads and health care. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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