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Michigan · Michigan Senate District 26 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Matthew Bierlein

Republican

2026 race · Michigan Senate District 26

99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

1%99%

98% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

2%98%
● Brendan J. Johnson● Matthew Bierlein
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Background

Current office
Michigan House of Representatives, HD-97
Past races on file
2 (2 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Michigan, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-97 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 70.4% · 36,497 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-97 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 66.6% · 28,024 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026