What office is Kelli J. Van Ginhoven running for?

State Senate — District 38 in Michigan, on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

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Kelli J. Van Ginhoven

Democratic candidate for State Senate — District 38 · Michigan General Election, November 3, 2026.

FKelli J. Van GinhovenDemocratic

Delta County Commissioner (Vice Chair); won seat via May 2024 recall election, re-elected Nov 2024; 1998 Escanaba HS graduate; former preschool teacher and credit union worker; small business owner (For The Love of Cupcakes bakery in downtown Escanaba); claims SD-38 is flippable

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