Manistee County, Michigan

Michigan House District 102

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 102 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Angel Coon and Curt Vanderwall. Candidate information follows official Manistee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Angel Coon (Democratic), Curt Vanderwall (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 102; Curt Vanderwall is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). 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. The sitting officeholder, Curt Vanderwall, is on the ballot.

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Angel Coon

Democratic

Top priorities

Personal freedom and fair treatment for working families and tradespeople
Healthy communities, including safe neighborhoods, schools and healthcare access
Government transparency and accountability for tax dollars

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Angel Coon is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 102 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Coon describes her campaign as a grassroots effort focused on personal freedom, fair treatment and the rights of working families and tradespeople, according to her campaign site. She is challenging incumbent Curt Vanderwall for the 102nd District seat.

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Curt Vanderwall

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Curt Vanderwall is the Republican nominee for Michigan House District 102 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Curt Vanderwall is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). VanderWall is serving his second term in the Michigan House after previously serving as a state senator from 2018 to 2022 and a state representative from 2016 to 2018, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus. He owns Turf Care Mole Man of Ludington and previously chaired the Mason County Board of Commissioners. He now chairs the House Health Policy Committee.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 102 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 102 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 Manistee County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Manistee County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Angel Coon, full profile Curt Vanderwall, full profile Official Michigan election office