Cavitt Wins Reelection to State House
Cam Cavitt secured a third term representing Michigan's 106th House district in Northeast Michigan.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Cam Cavitt won reelection to Michigan's 106th State House district, his third term serving Northeast Michigan. Michelle Hoitenga also won reelection to Michigan's 36th State Senate district.
Why it matters
The results determine representation for Northeast Michigan in the state legislature and reflect voter support for incumbents in both chambers. Cavitt's win extends his tenure under the legislative term limits amended by voters in 2022.
Cavitt took 8,663 votes in Alpena County to Hamilton's 4,525, while Hoitenga took 8,368 to Yonkman's 5,165 in the same county. These are unofficial figures pending certification by the Board of Canvassers.
The players
Cam Cavitt
Cavitt is a Michigan Republican state representative serving the 106th House district, now in his third term.
Michelle Hoitenga
Hoitenga is a Michigan Republican state senator who won reelection to the 36th State Senate district.
The details
Cavitt represents Alcona, Alpena, Presque Isle and Montmorency counties along with parts of Cheboygan and Oscoda counties. He was first elected to the legislature in 2023.
Timeline
2022: Proposal 1 passed, amending Michigan's legislative term limits.
2023: Cavitt first elected to the Michigan legislature.
November 4, 2026: Cavitt and Hoitenga reelection results reported.
Same day as publication: Board of Canvassers certifies unofficial results.
Political Context
Both reelections take place under the combined 12-year legislative term limit that voters approved through Proposal 1 in 2022. Cavitt's third term and Hoitenga's continued service show how incumbents are operating within that cap.
Alpena County and the surrounding Northeast Michigan districts now have their state House and Senate representatives confirmed for another term. Voters in these counties should watch for the Board of Canvassers certification to confirm the final result.
The takeaway
Voter support in Northeast Michigan returned both incumbents, and the official certification will make these results final. Residents can track certified totals once the Board of Canvassers acts.
Further reading
For broader context on the state's races, see Elections coverage for Michigan.
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