Newaygo County, Michigan

Michigan House District 101

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 101 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Christopher R. Crain and Jaxon Deur. Candidate information follows official Newaygo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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.

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Christopher R. Crain

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Jaxon Deur

Republican

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 101 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 101 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 Newaygo 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 Newaygo County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Christopher R. Crain, full profile Jaxon Deur, full profile Official Michigan election office