2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark W. Yonkman and Michele Hoitenga. Candidate information follows official Otsego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mark W. Yonkman (Democratic), Michele Hoitenga (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 36; Michele Hoitenga is the sitting member, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Michele Hoitenga, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Mark W. Yonkman is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Michele Hoitenga is the sitting state senator for Michigan Senate District 36, elected to the Senate in 2022 after serving in the Michigan House from 2016 to 2022, per her official site. She and her husband own PhD Consulting, an energy consulting business, and she lives in Manton, Michigan, per the same source.
Who is running for Michigan Senate District 36 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mark W. Yonkman and Michele Hoitenga. Candidate information follows official Otsego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan Senate District 36 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 Otsego County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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