Politics & Government

Here Are The Candidates Running For MI's Open 36th District Seat

A primary election will be held March 1 for the open seat.

The seat became vacant after Douglas Wozniak​ (R) was elected to District 8​ of the Michigan State Senate​ in a special election held on Nov. 2, 2021.
The seat became vacant after Douglas Wozniak​ (R) was elected to District 8​ of the Michigan State Senate​ in a special election held on Nov. 2, 2021. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — The deadline for filing for candidacy for the open 36th district seat in the Michigan House was Friday.

A primary election will be held March 1 for the open seat. The seat became vacant after Douglas Wozniak (R) was elected to District 8 of the Michigan State Senate in a special election held on Nov. 2, 2021.

Here is the list of candidates who have filed:

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Democrat

  • James Diez

Republican

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  • Grant Golasa
  • Sylvia Grot
  • Terence Mekoski
  • William Thompson

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