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State House — District 45 — 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
BSarah LightnerRepublican
Incumbent Republican State Representative for HD-45 (portions of Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties). Serving since 2019. Attended Springport High School and Lansing Community College. Paralegal specializing in criminal defense and family law. Operates a small crop farm and custom hay operation with her husband. Former Jackson County Commissioner (1st District). Chair of House Judiciary Committee. Serves on Agriculture, Insurance, and Finance committees.
FRandy DavisDemocratic
Lifelong Calhoun County resident from Marshall. Served 20 years as school superintendent for Athens, Marshall, Mar-Lee, and Albion school districts, plus 25 years at a local non-profit serving children and families.
Communities in this district
Albion Township (Calhoun Co.) · Athens Township (Calhoun Co.) · Burlington Township (Calhoun Co.) · Clarendon Township (Calhoun Co.) · Eckford Township (Calhoun Co.) · Emmett Township (Calhoun Co.) · Fredonia Township (Calhoun Co.) · Homer Township (Calhoun Co.) · Leroy Township (Calhoun Co.) · Marengo Township (Calhoun Co.) · City of Marshall (Calhoun Co.) · Marshall Township (Calhoun Co.) · Newton Township (Calhoun Co.) · Tekonsha Township (Calhoun Co.) · Concord Township (Jackson Co.) · Hanover Township (Jackson Co.) · Henrietta Township (Jackson Co.) · Liberty Township (Jackson Co.) · Parma Township (Jackson Co.) · Pulaski Township (Jackson Co.) · Rives Township (Jackson Co.) · Sandstone Township (Jackson Co.) · Spring Arbor Township (Jackson Co.) · Springport Township (Jackson Co.) · Tompkins Township (Jackson Co.) · Charleston Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Climax Township (Kalamazoo Co.) · Wakeshma Township (Kalamazoo Co.)
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