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Ottawa County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 30

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carol Glanville and Mark E. Huizenga. Candidate information follows official Ottawa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Carol Glanville won the Democratic nomination with 83.43 percent over Rickie Kreuzer and meets Republican incumbent Mark E. Huizenga, who was unopposed in his primary, on the November 3 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results.

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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Carol Glanville

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Free school breakfast and lunch and early childhood education investment
  • Protect access to reproductive health care
  • A working families tax credit to help with rising costs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Carol Glanville is an educator with more than 20 years of experience, per her campaign site. She previously served as a Walker City Commissioner and currently represents a district in the Michigan House of Representatives, per her campaign site.

Mark E. Huizenga

Republican

Top priorities
  • Lower costs for gas, groceries and electric bills
  • Work across the aisle on common-sense, limited-government policy
  • Keep government spending accountable to taxpayers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mark E. Huizenga is the sitting Michigan state senator for District 30, a former Mayor of Walker and a former state representative, per his campaign site. He grew up on a small farm in South Walker and worked in the private sector before entering public office, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 30 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carol Glanville and Mark E. Huizenga. Candidate information follows official Ottawa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan Senate District 30 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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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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Michigan Senate District 33Michigan House District 43Michigan House District 85See all 20 Ottawa County races
Candidate profiles
Carol Glanville, full profileMark E. Huizenga, full profileOfficial Michigan election office