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State House — District 82 — 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

BRyan MalinoskiRepublican

Republican challenger for HD-82 in Calhoun County including Battle Creek, Springfield, and Albion. Ran in 2024, lost to incumbent Kristian Grant with only 25% of the vote. Limited policy positions available.

Life–Family–Religious liberty–2nd Amendment–Limited gov’t–Fiscal–

FKristian C. GrantDemocratic

Incumbent Democratic representative for HD-82 in Calhoun County (Battle Creek). Won re-election in 2024 with 75% of the vote. Votes consistently with Democratic caucus on all major issues. Limited specific policy statements available beyond party-line voting record.

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF

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