Ottawa County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 33

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Stan Opal and Gina Johnsen. Candidate information follows official Ottawa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 4 primary result: Stan Opal was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Gina Johnsen won the Republican primary with 32.68 percent over Katie DeBoer, Joseph D. Fox and Thomas J. Norton, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results. The Ottawa County Clerk's offices-to-be-elected table lists this district; it appears only on ballots inside the district. 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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Stan Opal

Democratic

Top priorities

Ensure every child has access to a quality public education
Protect clean well water and hold polluters accountable
Protect voting rights and access to the democratic process

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Stan Opal is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a combat engineer, including landmine-removal work in Korea, per his campaign site. After his military service he worked as a union crane operator at Michigan power plants, and has since served as a gubernatorial appointee to the state's Board of Professional Engineers, per his campaign site.

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Gina Johnsen

Republican

Top priorities

Protect tax exemptions for Michigan farmers and deployed service members
Decrease regulations and licensing requirements for small and family-owned businesses
Ensure affordable and accessible medications and therapies

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Johnsen has worked in healthcare and grassroots politics in the Lansing area for 20 years, per the campaign site. She describes herself as a community leader, mother, and business professional active in Christian community empowerment, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 33 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 33 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.

Cross-check with the official Michigan election office, or see the full Ottawa County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Stan Opal, full profile Gina Johnsen, full profile Official Michigan election office