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St. Clair County, Michigan

Michigan House District 64

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ken Heuvelman and Joseph G. Pavlov. Candidate information follows official St. Clair County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

The 64th District covers parts of Sanilac and St. Clair counties, including Port Huron and Marysville, per the Michigan House Republicans' official member page. Incumbent Republican Joseph G. Pavlov is seeking re-election. 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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Ken Heuvelman

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expand access to behavioral health treatment
  • Reduce the community impact of opioid overdose

Per the WTPN candidate profile.

Biography

Ken Heuvelman is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor running for Michigan House District 64, per the campaign site. He holds a Master's in Psychology from Montana State University-Billings, a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Flint, per the campaign site. He has worked in the behavioral health field for over ten years, including as Substance Use Disorder Director for a four-county regional agency, per the campaign site. He helped develop the Mobile Outreach and Response Team (MORT) program in St. Clair County, which provides post-overdose support with local police departments, per the campaign site. In 2025 he was recognized by the Michigan Certification Board of Addiction Professionals as Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor of the year, per the campaign site.

Joseph G. Pavlov

Republican

Biography

Joseph G. Pavlov is the incumbent state representative for the 64th District who retired after 38 years as a Marysville High School English, speech and drama teacher, per the Michigan House Republicans' official member page. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 64 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ken Heuvelman and Joseph G. Pavlov. Candidate information follows official St. Clair County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 64 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.

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Candidate roster from official St. Clair County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Ken Heuvelman, full profileJoseph G. Pavlov, full profileOfficial Michigan election office