Who is running for State Senate — District 29 in Michigan in 2026?

Brady A. Middleton (R), Abbie Groff-Blaszak (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 29 — Michigan 2026

Kent County - Grand Rapids area 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

BBrady A. MiddletonRepublican

Republican candidate for SD-29; previous R candidate (2014 HD-73); entrepreneur and fiscal conservative

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tAFiscalA

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FAbbie Groff-BlaszakDemocratic

East Grand Rapids City Commissioner; Harvard MEd; most progressive policy platform in SD-29 including single-payer healthcare, universal childcare, ending cash bail

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyD2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalF

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Communities in this district

City of East Grand Rapids (Kent Co.) · Grand Rapids Charter Township (Kent Co.) · City of Grand Rapids (Kent Co.) · City of Grandville (Kent Co.) · City of Kentwood (Kent Co.) · City of Wyoming (Kent Co.)

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