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Macomb County, Michigan

Michigan House District 63

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jamie Sonneberger and Jay DeBoyer. Candidate information follows official Macomb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jamie Sonneberger won the Democratic primary with about 65 percent over Robert Kelly McFarland, and Jay DeBoyer was unopposed for the Republican nomination, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 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. The sitting officeholder, Jay DeBoyer, is on the ballot.

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Jamie Sonneberger

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Support strong public schools
  • Put community first in decision-making

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sonneberger holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Flint and was formerly a member of the Michigan State University Marching Band, per the campaign site. He has experience working alongside students, educators and community members, per the campaign site.

Jay DeBoyer

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jay DeBoyer is the state representative for Michigan District 63, elected in November 2022, per his campaign site. He has owned a small business specializing in engineered lumber since 1994 and previously served 11 years as clerk and register of deeds for St. Clair County, per his campaign site. He chairs the House Oversight Committee and serves on the House Elections Committee, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 63 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jamie Sonneberger and Jay DeBoyer. Candidate information follows official Macomb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 63 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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Candidate roster from official Macomb County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jamie Sonneberger, full profileJay DeBoyer, full profileOfficial Michigan election office