Who is running for State House — District 48 in Michigan in 2026?

Brian Ignatowski (R), Jennifer A. Conlin (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 48 — 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

BBrian IgnatowskiRepublican

Republican candidate for HD-48 (Livingston County area). Age 42, small business owner in the water filtration industry from Pinckney, MI (Hamburg Township). Won 2024 Republican primary but lost general election to incumbent Jennifer Conlin. Running again in 2026. Goals include creating fair legislation, fixing roads, funding police and fire, securing borders, and ensuring unbiased education.

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FJennifer A. ConlinDemocratic

Incumbent Democratic State Representative for HD-48 (Livingston County area). Won reelection in 2024. Chairs Military, Veterans & Homeland Security committee. Member of Education, Health Policy, and Transportation committees. Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates, Sierra Club Michigan, Michigan AFL-CIO, AFT Michigan, MEA, SEIU Michigan, and Equality Michigan Action Network. Focuses on infrastructure, natural resources, healthcare, school safety, and teacher recruitment.

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF

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Communities in this district

Waterloo Township (Jackson Co.) · Genoa Township (Livingston Co.) · Hamburg Township (Livingston Co.) · Putnam Township (Livingston Co.) · City of Ann Arbor (Washtenaw Co.) · Ann Arbor Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Dexter Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Lyndon Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Northfield Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Scio Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Sylvan Township (Washtenaw Co.) · Webster Township (Washtenaw Co.)

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