St. Joseph County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
4 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 2 St. Joseph County races, led by the Michigan Senate District 17 contest.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressMichigan Senate District 17Ashleigh Baker (D) · Jonathan Lindsey (R)
Ashleigh Baker Democratic
- Living wages, affordable childcare and tax relief for working people
- Fully funded public schools and debt-free community college
- Protecting healthcare coverage and lowering prescription costs
Per the campaign site.
About Ashleigh Baker
Ashleigh Baker is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Baker, of Marcellus, is a Democratic candidate for the 17th Senate District, per VOTE411's voter guide. She is running for the open seat held by term-limited or contested representation in the district.
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Incumbent
- Immigration enforcement and the rule of law, including his Deport Task Force legislation
- Restoring what he calls commonsense absentee voting standards
- Addressing medical debt and the state's housing shortage
Per the official Senate website.
About Jonathan Lindsey
Jonathan Lindsey is the Republican nominee for Michigan Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Jonathan Lindsey is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). Lindsey is the sitting state senator for the 17th District, which includes Berrien, Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties and portions of Calhoun, Hillsdale and Jackson counties, according to his official Senate page. He has represented the district since January 2023 and is seeking reelection.
Ashleigh Baker (Democratic), Jonathan Lindsey (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 17; Jonathan Lindsey is the sitting member, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). 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.
Full race pageMichigan House District 36Cole Slaski (D) · Steve Carra (R)
Cole Slaski Democratic
Cole Slaski is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.
Steve Carra Republican Incumbent
- Support for pro-life legislation
- Support for Second Amendment rights
- Opposing what he describes as special interest influence and government overreach
Per the campaign site.
About Steve Carra
Steve Carra is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 36, according to the Michigan House Republicans roster. He previously worked as a legislative staff member helping draft pro-life legislation before his own election, per his campaign site. Carra lists a Three Rivers, Michigan campaign address.
Cole Slaski (Democratic), Steve Carra (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 36; Steve Carra is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). 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.
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Who is on the ballot in St. Joseph County, Michigan on November 3, 2026?
St. Joseph County sample ballot 2026: who is running for michigan senate and michigan house, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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