2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Veronica Klinefelt and Johnnie S. Townsend. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Veronica Klinefelt (Democratic), Johnnie S. Townsend (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 11; Veronica Klinefelt is the sitting member, per the Michigan Senate's official roster (senate.michigan.gov). 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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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Veronica Klinefelt, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Veronica Klinefelt is the sitting state senator for the 11th District and a 30-year Macomb County resident with two decades in local office, per her campaign site.
Republican
Johnnie Townsend is a Sterling Heights Republican who announced a run in the 11th Senate District, per the Michigan Information & Research Service. No campaign website was found as of October 1, 2026.
Who is running for Michigan Senate District 11 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Veronica Klinefelt and Johnnie S. Townsend. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan Senate District 11 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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