Who is running for State House — District 46 in Michigan in 2026?

Kathy Schmaltz (R), Jan Maino (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 46 — 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

BKathy SchmaltzRepublican

Incumbent Republican State Representative for HD-46 (parts of Jackson and Washtenaw Counties). Assumed office January 1, 2023; reelected 2024. Born in Birmingham, MI. Michigan State University graduate. Former news anchor at Lansing's WILX-TV for 14 years. Serves on Energy, Communications & Technology and Health Policy committees (Behavioral Health Subcommittee Minority Vice Chair).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

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FJan MainoDemocratic

Licensed social worker; East Jackson School Board president

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF

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Communities in this district

Blackman Township (Jackson Co.) · Grass Lake Charter Township (Jackson Co.) · City of Jackson (Jackson Co.) · Leoni Township (Jackson Co.) · Summit Township (Jackson Co.) · City of Chelsea (Washtenaw Co.) · Lyndon Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Sharon Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Sylvan Township (Washtenaw Co.)

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