Oakland County, Michigan

Michigan House District 52

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brendan P. Leddy and Mike Harris. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brendan P. Leddy won the Democratic primary with about 55 percent over Tom Owensby, and Mike Harris 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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Mike Harris, is on the ballot.

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Brendan P. Leddy

Democratic

Top priorities

Protecting the district from excessive development, including opposing data centers
Addressing the cost-of-living crisis by investing in local commerce
Supporting local public schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brendan P. Leddy is a substitute teacher with Clarkston Community Schools who previously worked as a policy director and legislative liaison for the Michigan Department of Treasury, per his campaign site. He is a Clarkston High School graduate, an Eagle Scout, and holds a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Michigan Tech, per his campaign site. Brendan P. Leddy appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Mike Harris

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Tax relief for small businesses
Government transparency and ethical standards

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Harris is a former Waterford Police Department officer with 25 years of service who held roles including field training officer, school resource officer, juvenile detective and patrol sergeant, and served 12 years as a union president, per the campaign site. He also runs a company providing martial arts and firearms training and security consulting, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 52 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 52 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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Candidate profiles

Brendan P. Leddy, full profile Mike Harris, full profile Official Michigan election office