General Election Overview: 27th House District

Aug 20, 2026

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Leading up to the November 5 general election, we are highlighting races generally considered swing seats.

District Overview:

The district is in Wayne County and includes Grosse Ile Township, Gibraltar, Riverview, Trenton, and Wyandotte, and a portion of Southgate.

Commentary: 

Representative Rylee Linting (R-Wyandotte) is serving her first term in the Michigan House. This race is a rematch from 2024, when now-Representative Linting narrowly defeated then-incumbent Representative Jaime Churches, 52%-48%. The two will face off again this November in this near 50/50 district.

Democratic Candidate:

Republican Candidate:

    • Representative Rylee Linting – State Representative, former Michigan Republican Party Youth Chair and Motor City Field Representative for Turning Point Action.

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