Shiawassee County, Michigan

Michigan Senate District 28

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rashida Harrison and Julie L. DeRose. Candidate information follows official Shiawassee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rashida Harrison (Democratic), Julie L. DeRose (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 28. Not on the November ballot: Sam Singh, the sitting member per the roster. 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.

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Rashida Harrison

Democratic

Top priorities

Prioritizes economic equity for working families, reproductive freedom, and maternal health
Supports affordable housing and repealing state preemption laws that block local wage and rent protections

Per the Argus-Press.

Biography

Rashida Harrison holds a PhD from Michigan State University and an undergraduate degree from Cornell, and has spent over a decade as a researcher and instructor at MSU's James Madison College, per Argus-Press. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.

Julie L. DeRose

Republican

Biography

Julie DeRose, of DeWitt, ran unopposed for the Republican nomination for Michigan Senate District 28, per Argus-Press. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan Senate District 28 in 2026?

When is the Michigan Senate District 28 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.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Rashida Harrison, full profile Julie L. DeRose, full profile Official Michigan election office