Ottawa County, Michigan

Michigan House District 86

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joseph McClusky and Nancy DeBoer. Candidate information follows official Ottawa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Both nominees were unopposed in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. Nancy DeBoer is the incumbent, per the Ottawa County Clerk's candidate list. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 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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Joseph McClusky

Democratic

Top priorities

Address housing costs, healthcare access and prevailing wage protections
Expand skilled trades programs and reject corporate PAC donations
Support expanding passenger rail between Holland, Detroit and Chicago

Per the Gander Newsroom interview.

Biography

Joseph McClusky, 28, is a Burton, Michigan native and Hope College graduate who moved to West Michigan in 2015, per Gander Newsroom. He previously worked as a regional political director for the Michigan House Democratic Fund, per the same source.

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Nancy DeBoer

Republican

Top priorities

Advance affordable housing legislation, including a Missing Middle housing program
Address literacy, attendance and trades/agriculture career pathways
Sponsor legislation to address childcare affordability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nancy DeBoer is the sitting Michigan state representative for District 86 and chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, per her campaign site. She is a former high school teacher and was the first woman elected mayor of Holland, serving from 2015 to 2019, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 86 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 86 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 Ottawa County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Ottawa County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Joseph McClusky, full profile Nancy DeBoer, full profile Official Michigan election office