2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dale Murney and Chris Moraitis. Candidate information follows official Van Buren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Dale Murney (Democratic), Chris Moraitis (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 20. Not on the November ballot: Aric Nesbitt, 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.
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Democratic
Dale Murney is the Democratic nominee for Michigan Senate District 20 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 2026-09-12.
Republican
Per Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies.
Chris Moraitis is an attorney and partner at the Schuitmaker Moraitis law firm who focuses on estate planning and helping farm families preserve their land, according to his campaign site. He serves on the Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority and is vice president of the Van Buren County Bar Association, per the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Who is running for Michigan Senate District 20 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dale Murney and Chris Moraitis. Candidate information follows official Van Buren County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan Senate District 20 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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