Washtenaw County, Michigan

Michigan House District 48

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer A. Conlin and Brian Ignatowski. Candidate information follows official Washtenaw County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jennifer A. Conlin was unopposed for the Democratic nomination and Brian Ignatowski was unopposed for the Republican nomination in the August 4 primary, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official results; they meet on the November 3 ballot. Jennifer A. Conlin 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, Jennifer A. Conlin, is on the ballot.

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Jennifer A. Conlin

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Creating good-paying jobs and supporting economic development
Expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare
Improving education and protecting the environment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jennifer Conlin is a journalist who covered Michigan for 12 years before her election, writing about small businesses, tourism, healthcare, arts and culture, and economic development, per her campaign site. A native of Washtenaw County, she was first elected to the Michigan House in 2022 to represent District 48, per her campaign site. Jennifer A. Conlin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 48, per the county clerk's certified candidate list.

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Brian Ignatowski

Republican

Top priorities

road funding and infrastructure
funding for police and fire departments
lowering taxes and supporting small businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brian Ignatowski is a small-business owner running for Michigan House District 48, per the campaign site. His family moved to Livingston County in 1996, and he owns American H2O, a water filtration business serving the area for nearly 20 years, per the campaign site. He serves on the board of his local Chamber of Commerce and received its 2022 Emerging Leader award, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 48 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 48 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

Jennifer A. Conlin, full profile Brian Ignatowski, full profile Official Michigan election office