2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelly Garrett and Ryan Foster. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kelly Garrett was unopposed for the Democratic nomination, and Ryan Foster won the Republican primary with about 72 percent over Ronald Ulmer-Paul, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Kelly Garrett is the former Mayor of Lathrup Village and current Mayor Pro Tem, running to represent Michigan House District 18, per the campaign site.
Republican
Ryan Foster appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ryan Foster.
Who is running for Michigan House District 18 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kelly Garrett and Ryan Foster. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan House District 18 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 Oakland County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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