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Livingston County, Michigan

Michigan House District 48

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer A. Conlin and Brian Ignatowski. Candidate information follows official Livingston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Both nominees ran unopposed in their August 4 primaries, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 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.

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Jennifer A. Conlin

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Improve education and expand access to affordable healthcare
  • Protect the environment and create good-paying jobs
  • Safeguard the rights of all Michiganders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jennifer A. Conlin is the incumbent state representative for Michigan's 48th District, seeking re-election, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results and the Livingston County Clerk's official candidate list.

Brian Ignatowski

Republican

Top priorities
  • road funding and infrastructure
  • funding for police and fire departments
  • lowering taxes and supporting small businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brian Ignatowski is a small-business owner running for Michigan House District 48, per the campaign site. His family moved to Livingston County in 1996, and he owns American H2O, a water filtration business serving the area for nearly 20 years, per the campaign site. He serves on the board of his local Chamber of Commerce and received its 2022 Emerging Leader award, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 48 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer A. Conlin and Brian Ignatowski. Candidate information follows official Livingston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 48 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 Livingston County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Livingston County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jennifer A. Conlin, full profileBrian Ignatowski, full profileOfficial Michigan election office