Monroe County, Michigan

Michigan House District 28

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sherry A. Berecz and Jamie Thompson. Candidate information follows official Monroe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Republican Jamie Thompson is seeking re-election. 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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Sherry A. Berecz

Democratic

Biography

Sherry Berecz is the Brownstown Township Supervisor and a lifelong Downriver resident running for Michigan House District 28, per local press coverage. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from Madonna University and a master's in public administration from Central Michigan University. Sherry A. Berecz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 28, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Jamie Thompson

Republican

Top priorities

Lowering the tax burden
School accountability and choice

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jamie Thompson is the incumbent state representative for the 28th District, a Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in acute and long-term care who also worked as a doula, per the Michigan House Republicans' official member page.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 28 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 28 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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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Sherry A. Berecz, full profile Jamie Thompson, full profile Official Michigan election office