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Michigan · Michigan House District 53 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Melissa Schultz

Republican

2026 race · Michigan House District 53

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Brenda CarterINC● Melissa Schultz
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Background

Past races on file
1 (0 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-53 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 34.1% · 13,189 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026