Who is running for State House — District 12 in Michigan in 2026?

Randell J. Shafer (R), Kimberly L. Edwards (D). The general election is November 3, 2026.

When is the Michigan 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting runs October 24 – November 1.

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State House — District 12 — 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

ARandell J. ShaferRepublican

Retired U.S. Army officer (1982-2002). VFW member and board member. Lutheran. Ran for U.S. House MI-12 (2004, 2006) and Macomb County Executive (2010). Detailed conservative positions documented via VoteSmart.

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyA2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalA

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FKimberly L. EdwardsDemocratic

Incumbent state representative serving her second term (since 2023), a social worker by profession. BA in Psychology from Bennett College and MSW from Walden University.

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF

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Communities in this district

City of Eastpointe (Macomb Co.) · City of Grosse Pointe Shores (Macomb Co.) · City of St Clair Shores (Macomb Co.) · City of Detroit (Wayne Co.) · City of Grosse Pointe Woods (Wayne Co.)

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