Marquette, MI – August 5,2026 – The tickets are set in multiple races heading into November after yesterday’s primary elections.
In the race for Governor, Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson easily won her primary over Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. She will face off against Republican U.S. Representative John James who beat businessman Perry Johnson.
In the 1-st Congressional district, on the Republican side of the ticket. Incumbent Congressman Jack Bergman defeated challengers Justin Michel and Matthew Denotter and will face Democrat Callie Barr who defeated Kyle Blomquist and Wayne Stiles.
And in the Republican primary for the 38th District State Senate, State Representative Dave Prestin beat out former State Representative Beau LaFave. Prestin will challenge Democrat Kelli Van Ginhoven this fall.
IN RACES AND BALLOT DECISIONS IN MARQUETTE COUNTY:
96th District Court Judge in Marquette County
Patrick Crowley 5,845
Derek Swajanen 5,654
Bill Nordeen 5,368
Marquette County Board of Commissioners
In District 1:
Cody Mayer 1,658
Karl Numinen 668
In District 3:
Jenna Smith 1,263
Randy Ritari 564
Fred Benzie 250
Marquette County Veterans Affairs Millage
Seeking .05 mill for 8 years to improve and expand services for veterans in the County
YES 15,057 No 3,568
Marquette Transit Authority Millage
Renew a previously approved millage at an increased rate of .6 mils for 6 years to support the continued operation of the Marquette County Transit Authority
YES 12,956 No 5,659
Marquette Township EMS Millage
Seeking a new millage of 1 mil for one year to fund additional dedicated staffing for EMS continuous coverage.
YES 1,060 No 400
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