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State House — District 1 — Michigan 2026
Michigan 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.
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Candidates
BValerie WhittakerRepublican
Ran for HD-1 in 2024 general election; repeat candidate
FTyrone CarterDemocratic
Incumbent Democratic State Representative serving his fourth term in HD-1, which covers a portion of Detroit, Ecorse, and River Rouge. Former law enforcement officer born May 24, 1962. Served on Criminal Justice, Judiciary, Military/Veterans, and Regulatory Reform committees (chair). Part of the Democratic majority that passed the Reproductive Health Act and gun violence prevention measures. Now running for this seat while also exploring Detroit City Council.
Communities in this district
City of Detroit (Wayne Co.) · City of Ecorse (Wayne Co.) · City of River Rouge (Wayne Co.)
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