Macomb County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 11

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Veronica Klinefelt and Johnnie S. Townsend. Candidate information follows official Macomb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Veronica Klinefelt won the Democratic primary with about 57 percent over Alysha Johnson and Joseph Michael Hunt, and Johnnie S. Townsend 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, Veronica Klinefelt, is on the ballot.

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Veronica Klinefelt

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Lowering costs and delivering affordability for families
School funding to retain quality teachers
Protecting lakes and beaches and clean water

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Klinefelt is a first-term Michigan state senator who previously served ten years as a Macomb County commissioner and eight years on the Eastpointe city council, per the campaign site. She also served as president of the Michigan Association of Counties and on the National Association of Counties board, per the campaign site.

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Johnnie S. Townsend

Republican

Biography

Johnnie Townsend is a Sterling Heights Republican who announced a run in the 11th Senate District, per the Michigan Information & Research Service. No campaign website was found as of October 1, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 11 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 11 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 Macomb County ballot?

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Verify this race

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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Michigan Senate District 24 Michigan Senate District 25 Michigan House District 11 See all 24 Macomb County races

Candidate profiles

Veronica Klinefelt, full profile Johnnie S. Townsend, full profile Official Michigan election office