Ottawa County, Michigan

Michigan House District 88

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 88 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kiel Reid and Greg VanWoerkom. Candidate information follows official Ottawa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kiel Reid was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Greg VanWoerkom won the Republican nomination with 90.06 percent over Ethan Frasier, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. VanWoerkom 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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Kiel Reid

Democratic

Top priorities

Address the cost of living, including utility bills and housing
Reduce prescription drug costs
Protect Michigan's dunes and lakeshore from data center development

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Reid started his first business at age 27 and now owns The Griffin's Rest, a local gathering space in West Michigan, per the campaign site. He is running for state house to bring what he calls steady, practical, results-driven leadership to Lansing, per the campaign site.

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Greg VanWoerkom

Republican

Top priorities

Support environmental cleanups of Muskegon Lake and Grand Haven Harbor Island
Expand child care access through the Tri-Share program
Support economic development and job preservation in West Michigan

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Greg VanWoerkom is the sitting Michigan state representative for District 88, serving his fourth term and chairing the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Medicaid and Behavioral Health, per his campaign site. He holds degrees from Calvin College and George Washington University, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 88 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 88 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?

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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

Kiel Reid, full profile Greg VanWoerkom, full profile Official Michigan election office