2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Schlinker and David W. Martin. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Matt Schlinker won the Democratic primary with about 67 percent over Isaiah Grays, and David W. Martin was unopposed for the Republican nomination, per official results certified by the Michigan Secretary of State; the nominees meet on the November 3 ballot.
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This race. The sitting officeholder, David W. Martin, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Matt Schlinker has worked more than 40 years in the automotive industry, per his campaign site. He is a Genesee County native whose district covers parts of Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc and Goodrich, per his campaign site.
Republican Incumbent
Per the Genesee County View.
David W. Martin is the incumbent state representative for Michigan House District 68 and is the Republican nominee on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Michigan House District 68 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 68 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Schlinker and David W. Martin. Candidate information follows official Oakland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan House District 68 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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