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Politics in Bendon

Who represents Bendon

Bendon is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative Jack Bergman. Gretchen Whitmer is governor.

Gary C. PetersElissa SlotkinJack Bergman6 people represent Bendon →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
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in Washington and Michigan

What stands out about civic life in Bendon

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Michigan

Who represents Bendon in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Bendon.

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Gretchen WhitmerGovernor of MichiganDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗517-373-3400
State Senate · District 32
Jon BumsteadState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 104
J.R. RothState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Benzie County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Benzie County. Bendon’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President12,846 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican53.7%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat45.0%
Others1.3%

Michigan: Trump 49.7%, Harris 48.3%

U.S. Senate12,739 votes
Mike RogersRepublican52.9%
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat44.4%
Others2.7%

Michigan: Slotkin 48.6%, Rogers 48.3%

U.S. House · Michigan's 1st District477,184 votes
Jack BergmanRepublican59.2%
Callie BarrDemocrat37.9%
Others2.9%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Michigan voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Michigan
  • U.S. SenateOne of Michigan’s two seats (now Gary C. Peters, Elissa Slotkin)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Jack Bergman)
  • GovernorNow Gretchen Whitmer
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Bendon are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Bendon
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Bendon in Congress

Two senators for all of Michigan, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Michigan
Gary C. Peters
Gary C. PetersU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2015Website ↗202-224-6221
Elissa Slotkin
Elissa SlotkinU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-4822
U.S. House · Michigan's 1st District
Jack Bergman
Jack BergmanU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2017Website ↗202-225-4735

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Bendon by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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