Newaygo County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
4 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 Newaygo County races, led by the Michigan Senate District 33 contest.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressMichigan Senate District 33Stan Opal (D) · Gina Johnsen (R)
Stan Opal Democratic
Stan Opal is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Gina Johnsen Republican
Gina Johnsen has represented Michigan's 78th House District since 2022 and holds a degree in economics and international studies from Wellesley College, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus site. She has more than two decades of experience in the health care industry and serves on House committees covering veterans and families, judiciary, and natural resources and tourism. She is running for the 33rd Senate District, an open seat. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.
Stan Opal (Democratic), Gina Johnsen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 33. Not on the November ballot: Rick Outman, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
Full race pageMichigan House District 101Christopher R. Crain (D) · Jaxon Deur (R)
Christopher R. Crain Democratic
- A 'backroads initiative' to address what he describes as neglect of rural Michigan, without accepting special interest donations
- Addressing household financial hardship and the cost of living
- Protecting freedom of self-determination, privacy, and property security
Per the campaign site.
About Christopher R. Crain
Christopher R. Crain is a U.S. Army veteran and long-time Wexford County resident whose family has lived in the area since the 19th century, per his campaign site. He spent about 20 years as a college instructor and is also a small business owner, per the same source. Crain is the Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 101 in the 2026 general election.
Jaxon Deur Republican
- Reducing state authority over local decisions, including on solar farm siting
- Deregulation to reduce compliance costs for farming and small business
- Cutting the state income tax rate through budget trimming
Per the campaign site.
About Jaxon Deur
Jaxon Deur was born and raised in Fremont, Michigan, and earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University, where he also became a multi-engine commercial pilot, per news reporting. He serves as a Newaygo County Republican Party precinct delegate, per the same source. Deur is the Republican candidate for Michigan House District 101 in the 2026 general election.
Christopher R. Crain (Democratic), Jaxon Deur (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 101. Not on the November ballot: Joseph Fox, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
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Who is on the ballot in Newaygo County, Michigan on November 3, 2026?
Newaygo County sample ballot 2026: who is running for michigan senate and michigan house, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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