Oakland County, Michigan

Michigan House District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Candace Calloway and Chris Venable. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Candace Calloway won the Democratic primary with about 56 percent over Crystal Bailey and Soummer Moore-Crawford, and Chris Venable was unopposed for the Republican nomination, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 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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Candace Calloway

Democratic

Top priorities

Address rising costs for medical care, insurance and property expenses
Ensure access to quality education for all students
Invest equitably in roads and community infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Calloway works in construction for the City of Detroit and previously served as an academic interventionist with the Detroit Public Schools Community District, per the campaign site. She is an AmeriCorps/City Year alumna and founded The Black Pack in 2024 to increase Black employment in outdoor recreation and environmental conservation jobs, per the campaign site.

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Chris Venable

Republican

Biography

Chris Venable 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 Chris Venable.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 5 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 5 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 Oakland County ballot?

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Verify this race

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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Candidate profiles

Candace Calloway, full profile Chris Venable, full profile Official Michigan election office