Who is running for State House — District 19 in Michigan in 2026?

Kevin J. Hammer (R), Samantha Steckloff (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 19 — Michigan 2026

Oakland County - Farmington Hills 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

AKevin J. HammerRepublican

Attorney (Arthur Andersen, Plante Moran, Hammer Homes). Farmington Commissioner 2008-2017. Board member at Marian High School (Catholic). Plaintiff in Thomas More Society federal lawsuit defending pro-life sidewalk advocacy. iVoterGuide Conservative 60/100.

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyA2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

Endorsements: Thomas More Society

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FSamantha SteckloffDemocratic

Incumbent Democratic State Representative for HD-19 (Farmington Hills area, Oakland County). Previously served on Farmington Hills City Council (2013-2021). Created the first Commission on Community Health in the state. Authored a Human Rights Ordinance. Worked to expand green energy and sustainable buildings. Serves on Appropriations Committee and five subcommittees including Higher Education (Chair).

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF

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Communities in this district

City of Birmingham (Oakland Co.) · Bloomfield Township (Oakland Co.) · City of Farmington Hills (Oakland Co.) · City of Southfield (Oakland Co.) · Southfield Township (Oakland Co.)

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