Who is running for State Senate — District 24 in Michigan in 2026?

Douglas Chester Wozniak (R), Edlira Sako (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 Senate — District 24 — Michigan 2026

Macomb County Open seat 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

ADouglas Chester WozniakRepublican

Small-business owner and practicing attorney; served in House 2018; special election to Senate 2021; returned to House 2024; strong conservative record across both chambers

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyA2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalA

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FEdlira SakoDemocratic

Lead teacher at Macomb Montessori Academy; pursuing master's in counseling at Wayne State University; Albanian immigrant who moved to Clinton Township in 2012; 2024 nominee for Macomb County Board of Commissioners 7th District

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF

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Communities in this district

Bruce Township (Macomb Co.) · Clinton Township (Macomb Co.) · Macomb Township (Macomb Co.) · Ray Township (Macomb Co.) · Shelby Charter Township (Macomb Co.) · Washington Township (Macomb Co.)

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