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Muskegon County, Michigan

Michigan House District 87

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Will Snyder and Cody A. Chipman. Candidate information follows official Muskegon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The 87th District covers part of Muskegon County, including the city of Muskegon and Norton Shores, Muskegon Heights, Roosevelt Park, North Muskegon, Muskegon Township, Laketon Township and most of Dalton Township, per a Michigan House Democrats district description. Incumbent Democrat Will Snyder is seeking re-election. Democrat Rebecca Amidon was unopposed in the August 4 Democratic primary, and Republican Kim Cole won the Republican primary over Max Riekse, 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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Will Snyder

Democratic

Biography

Will Snyder is the incumbent state representative for the 87th District, from Muskegon, seeking re-election, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

Cody A. Chipman

Republican

Biography

Cody A. Chipman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 87, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 87 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Will Snyder and Cody A. Chipman. Candidate information follows official Muskegon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 87 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 profiles
Will Snyder, full profileCody A. Chipman, full profileOfficial Michigan election office