Shiawassee County, Michigan

Michigan House District 75

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 75 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Penelope Tsernoglou and Frank Lambert. Candidate information follows official Shiawassee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Penelope Tsernoglou (Democratic), Frank Lambert (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 75; Penelope Tsernoglou is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). 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.

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.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Penelope Tsernoglou, is on the ballot.

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Penelope Tsernoglou

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Economic development and job creation through community investment
Listening to constituents and building consensus to get work done in Lansing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Penelope Tsernoglou is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 75 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Penelope Tsernoglou is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). Tsernoglou is an attorney with a criminal defense practice and a small business owner, according to her campaign site. She previously served as an Ingham County Commissioner and is the sitting state representative for the 75th District, per the Michigan House Democrats caucus. She is seeking a third term in the Michigan House. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.

Frank Lambert

Republican

Biography

Frank Lambert is the Republican nominee for Michigan House District 75 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Lambert, of Haslett, worked 22 years on the line at General Motors' Lansing Delta Township plant, specializing in quality control, and is a member of UAW Local 602, according to East Lansing Info. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 75 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 75 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 Shiawassee 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.

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Candidate roster from official Shiawassee County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Penelope Tsernoglou, full profile Frank Lambert, full profile Official Michigan election office