Who is running for State House — District 44 in Michigan in 2026?

Steve Frisbie (R), Jim Haadsma (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 44 — 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

BSteve FrisbieRepublican

Incumbent Republican State Representative for HD-44 (Calhoun County, Battle Creek area). Serving since January 2025. Businessman, paramedic, and vice-president of LifeCare Ambulance from Pennfield Township. Served 13 years as Calhoun County Commissioner, including as chairman (2019-2023). Vice chair of House Finance Committee. Serves on Transportation & Infrastructure, Energy, and Health Policy committees. Defeated incumbent Democrat Jim Haadsma in 2024.

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FJim HaadsmaDemocratic

Former Democratic State Representative for HD-44 (Calhoun County, Battle Creek area) who served 2019-2024. Lost 2024 reelection by just 79 votes to Steve Frisbie. Running again in 2026. Campaign focused on restoring competent leadership, standing up for workers, reinvesting in public education, fixing roads and infrastructure, protecting reproductive freedom, and delivering results for Calhoun County.

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Communities in this district

City of Albion (Calhoun Co.) · City of Battle Creek (Calhoun Co.) · Bedford Township (Calhoun Co.) · Clarence Township (Calhoun Co.) · Convis Township (Calhoun Co.) · Emmett Township (Calhoun Co.) · Lee Township (Calhoun Co.) · Pennfield Township (Calhoun Co.) · Sheridan Township (Calhoun Co.) · City of Springfield (Calhoun Co.)

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