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Washtenaw County, Michigan

Michigan House District 32

4 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jimmie Wilson, Mike Eller, John R. Tatar and Ryan Sample. Candidate information follows official Washtenaw County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jimmie Wilson won the Democratic nomination with about 79 percent of the primary vote over William C. Riney, and Mike Eller won the Republican nomination with about 58 percent over Martin A. Church, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot along with U.S. Taxpayers candidate John R. Tatar and Green Party candidate Ryan Sample, per the Washtenaw County Clerk's candidate list. Jimmie Wilson is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). 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. The sitting officeholder, Jimmie Wilson, is on the ballot.

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Jimmie Wilson

Jimmie Wilson

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Accountable leadership in Lansing
  • Being accessible to all residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Wilson is a licensed aircraft mechanic and journeyman electrician who has worked at Ford's Rawsonville plant since 2012 as a member of UAW Local 898, per the campaign site. He served on the Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees before his election to the Michigan House in 2022, per the campaign site. He grew up in Ypsilanti Township's West Willow neighborhood and lives there with his wife and four sons, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Mike Eller

Republican

Top priorities
  • Cutting government spending and returning the state budget to pre-COVID levels
  • Eliminating the state income tax and exempting seniors from property tax
  • Limiting government's role in classrooms and restoring parental authority

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mike Eller is a lifelong Ypsilanti resident who has owned and operated a business for more than 35 years, with teams across southern Michigan and northern Ohio, per his campaign site. He serves on the Washtenaw County Republican Party executive committee and as a Michigan Republican Party state committeeman, per his campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

John R. Tatar

U.S. Taxpayers

Biography

John R. Tatar appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 32, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John R. Tatar.

Ryan Sample

Green

Biography

Ryan Sample appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 32, per the county clerk's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 4, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ryan Sample.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 32 in 2026?

4 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jimmie Wilson, Mike Eller, John R. Tatar and Ryan Sample. Candidate information follows official Washtenaw County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 32 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 Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jimmie Wilson, full profileMike Eller, full profileJohn R. Tatar, full profileRyan Sample, full profileOfficial Michigan election office