2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Michigan House District 3

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Candidates

Alabas Farhat

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now: State Representative, District 3
Work: State Representative, Michigan House District 3 (since 2023)

Alabas Farhat is the sitting State Representative for District 3 in the Michigan Legislature.

Alabas Farhat has represented District 3 in the Michigan House since 2023. He previously worked in government relations for Wayne County (2020-2022) and as field director for state Rep. Abdullah Hammoud, and holds a master's degree in public policy from the University of Michigan.

Sources for Farhat

Michigan Legislature: current member roster (Michigan Legislature, Public record)
Alabas Farhat (BallotReady, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))
Alabas Farhat: candidate profile (Branch, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

Gus Tarraf

Republican

Work: Media professional (journalism and media production); Yalla Press

Gus Tarraf has worked in journalism, media production and nonprofit work and has been with Yalla Press since 2026. He ran for this House seat in 2024.

Sources for Tarraf

Gus Tarraf: candidate profile (Branch, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))
Gus Tarraf (BallotReady, Facts summarized from a public page (not copied))

Sources

Candidate list and race details

Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election Nov. 3, 2026 (Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, Public record)

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Candidate lists: As of Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

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