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Wayne County, Michigan

Michigan House District 12

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kimberly L. Edwards and Randell J. Shafer. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kimberly L. Edwards (Democratic), Randell J. Shafer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 12; Kimberly L. Edwards 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, Kimberly L. Edwards, is on the ballot.

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Kimberly L. Edwards

Kimberly L. Edwards

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Kimberly L. Edwards is the Democratic nominee for Michigan House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Michigan Secretary of State's official August 4, 2026 primary results. Kimberly L. Edwards is a sitting member for the district, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (housedems.com). No campaign website was found as of October 1, 2026.

Randell J. Shafer

Republican

Biography

Randell J. Shafer is the Republican nominee for Michigan House District 12 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 October 1, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 12 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kimberly L. Edwards and Randell J. Shafer. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Michigan House District 12 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 Wayne County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Wayne County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Kimberly L. Edwards, full profileRandell J. Shafer, full profileOfficial Michigan election office