KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – While the Republican primary for governor in Michigan could be a wild affair with nine candidates on the ballot in August, there will also be a crowded field for Congressional, State Senate, and State Representative seats in southwest and west Michigan.
Tuesday was the filing deadline for the August 9 primary election, and with the redrawing of district lines and the elimination of one Congressional seat in Michigan, multiple candidates turned in their paperwork.
After Congressman Fred Upton announced his retirement at the end of the year, Congressman Bill Huizinga of Holland will not face a Republican challenger in the new 4th District. Joseph Alfonso of Holland has filed as a Democrat for the seat, so they will face off in the November 2022 general election.
Congressman Peter Meijer of Grand Rapids will face a Republican challenge from John Gibbs of Byron Center and Gabi Manolache of Grandville in the 3rd District August primary, while Hillary Scholten has filed as a Democrat.
In the State Senate races, Democrat Senator Sean McCann and Republican Tamara Mitchell, both of Kalamazoo, will be on the ballot for the 19th District.
Senator Aric Nesbitt of Lawton will face Republican challengers Austin Kreutz of Allegan and Kalel Hudson of Grand Rapids in August, with Democrat Kim Jorgensen Gane of Benton Harbor als0 on the ballot.
In the State House races, Democrat Representative Christine Morse and Republican Kelly Sackett, both of Kalamazoo, will face off in the November general election for the new 40th District.
In the 41st District, Democrat Representative Julie Rogers of Kalamazoo faces no primary challenge, but Ben Stanley and Terry Haines, both of Kalamazoo, will battle it out in the Republican primary.
In the 42nd District, current Republican Representative Matt Hall and Gary Mitchell, both of Kalamazoo, will be on the primary ballot, with the winner to face Democrat Justin Mendoza of Kalamazoo in November.
A complete list of the candidates and races can be found here.
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