2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sean Carlson and Ryan Berman. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Sean Carlson (Democratic), Ryan Berman (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Michigan Senate District 13. Not on the November ballot: Rosemary Bayer, the sitting member per the roster. 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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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Sean Carlson is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and former Oakland County Deputy Executive who lives in Commerce Township, per his campaign site. Per the same site, he served 14 years on the Huron Valley School Board and previously led the Michigan Defense Center.
Republican
Ryan Berman is an attorney and former two-term Michigan state representative for the 39th House District, running to represent Michigan Senate District 13, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Michigan Senate District 13 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Michigan Senate District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sean Carlson and Ryan Berman. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Michigan Senate District 13 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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