Muskegon County, Michigan

Michigan House District 88

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 88 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kiel Reid and Greg VanWoerkom. Candidate information follows official Muskegon County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Republican Greg VanWoerkom 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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Kiel Reid

Democratic

Top priorities

Lower utility bills and expand affordable housing
Reduce prescription drug costs and improve local healthcare access
Protect the dunes and lakeshore and regulate data centers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kiel Reid is a Norton Shores small business owner who runs The Griffin's Rest, a community gathering space, per his campaign site. He is the Democratic nominee challenging for House District 88. Kiel Reid appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 88, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Greg VanWoerkom

Republican

Biography

Greg VanWoerkom is the incumbent state representative for the 88th District who previously worked as district director for U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga and senior policy adviser to U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. 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 88 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 88 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 Muskegon County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kiel Reid, full profile Greg VanWoerkom, full profile Official Michigan election office