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Lenawee County, Michigan

Michigan House District 31

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Dare Wayne and Laura M. Perry. Candidate information follows official Lenawee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Shannon Dare Wayne (Democratic), Laura M. Perry (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 31. Not on the November ballot: Reggie Miller, 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.

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.

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Shannon Dare Wayne

Democratic

Biography

Shannon Dare Wayne is a Milan City Council member who has worked at Ford Motor Company for 30 years and teaches as an adjunct professor at Lawrence Technological University, according to MLCMI's election overview of the 31st House District. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed her to the Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees in 2024. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-11.

Laura M. Perry

Republican

Top priorities
  • Lower taxes to attract businesses and create jobs
  • Support parental rights and education choice
  • Support small businesses and entrepreneurs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Laura M. Perry owns All Heart Athletics and L&B Perry Capital after nine years working in health care staffing, according to her campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration and sociology from Upper Iowa University and an MBA from the University of Toledo, per Gongwer News Service.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 31 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Dare Wayne and Laura M. Perry. Candidate information follows official Lenawee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 31 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 Lenawee County ballot?

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Michigan Senate District 15Michigan Senate District 16Michigan House District 30See all 5 Lenawee County races
Candidate profiles
Shannon Dare Wayne, full profileLaura M. Perry, full profileOfficial Michigan election office