Wayne County, Michigan

Michigan House District 29

2 candidates are tracked for Michigan House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Darian Counts and James DeSana. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Darian Counts (Democratic), James DeSana (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan House District 29; James DeSana is the sitting member, per the Michigan House of Representatives's official roster (gophouse.org). 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, James DeSana, is on the ballot.

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Darian Counts

Democratic

Top priorities

Increase oversight of industrial facilities in the Downriver corridor to enforce air and water quality standards
Prioritize state funding to modernize aging sewer and drainage systems and prevent chronic basement flooding

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Darian Counts is a Downriver entrepreneur who founded Detroit Live Magazine and also works at Southgate Ford, according to AOL's profile of the 29th House District race. A graduate of Woodhaven High School who studied marketing and business management at Henry Ford Community College and Wayne County Community College, he is campaigning on affordability and infrastructure, per his campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

James DeSana

Republican Incumbent

Biography

James DeSana operates a family farming operation raising sheep and cattle and spent 36 years as a sales representative in the fastener industry before entering the Legislature, according to the Michigan House Republicans caucus site. He has represented the 29th House District since 2022 and serves on the House Appropriations Committee. No campaign website was found as of 2026-09-12.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Michigan House District 29 in 2026?

When is the Michigan House District 29 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?

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 Wayne 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 Wayne County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Darian Counts, full profile James DeSana, full profile Official Michigan election office