Van Buren County, Michigan

Michigan House District 38

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joey Andrews and Mark Krieger. Candidate information follows official Van Buren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Joey Andrews (Democratic), Mark Krieger (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 38; Joey Andrews 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, Joey Andrews, is on the ballot.

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Joey Andrews

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Worker protections and organizing rights
Investment in schools and community colleges
Addressing housing prices and energy bills

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joey Andrews is the sitting state representative for Michigan House District 38, according to the Michigan House Democrats roster. He is a fourth generation small business owner and attorney with a law degree from Wayne State University, per his campaign site. Andrews was born and raised in St. Joseph, Michigan, per the same source.

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Mark Krieger

Republican

Top priorities

lowering the cost of living
opposing offshore wind development in Lake Michigan
local control over energy-project decisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mark Krieger is a fourth-generation farmer from Bridgman running for Michigan House District 38, per the campaign site. His family's small-fruit farming operation was started by his great-grandmother, per the campaign site. He studied at Michigan State University and built a career in land reclamation, restoring mined land, work that received national recognition, per the campaign site. He is a small-business owner, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 38 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 38 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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

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Candidate profiles

Joey Andrews, full profile Mark Krieger, full profile Official Michigan election office