Monica Yatooma

Monica Yatooma

Republican Party

Candidate, Michigan Secretary of State

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Oakland University, 2008

Personal

Profession

Entrepreneur

Contact

Campaign website

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Monica Yatooma (Republican Party) is running for election for Michigan Secretary of State. Yatooma declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.^[source]

Yatooma completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Monica Yatooma earned a bachelor's degree from Oakland University in 2008. Yatooma's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur.

Elections

2026

See also: Michigan Secretary of State election, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Michigan Secretary of State

The following candidates are running in the general election for Michigan Secretary of State on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Barbara Byrum (D)
		Aghogho Edevbie (D)
		Garlin Gilchrist II (D)
		Adam Hollier (D)
		Suzanna Shkreli (D)
		Anthony Forlini (R)
		Amanda Love (R)
		Timothy Smith (R)
		Monica Yatooma (R)

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I come from a small-business background, where accountability, compliance, and operational integrity are non-negotiable. Running a business requires managing complex regulations, maintaining accurate records, building reliable systems, and earning the trust of the people you serve. Those same principles are essential when administering elections.

I’ve also worked elections and recruited election workers, giving me firsthand experience with how Michigan’s election system operates at the ground level. That experience has given me a deep appreciation for the dedication of local clerks and election workers, as well as a clear understanding of where the system can be strengthened.

I believe Michigan deserves elections that are secure, transparent, and worthy of the public’s confidence. My goal is to work collaboratively with clerks across the state, apply practical management experience, and restore trust in the integrity of our election process.

Above all, I’m a proud Michigander who believes in public service, the rule of law, and protecting the voice of every lawful voter.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Service to Michigan Voters, Not Politics. The Secretary of State’s office should serve the people of Michigan — not political agendas. My focus will be fair administration, professionalism, and protecting the rights of every lawful voter while ensuring the system operates with transparency and accountability.
• Competent Leadership and Real Management Experience. Running statewide election administration requires strong management, organization, and accountability. As a business owner, I understand compliance, operations, and how to build reliable systems that work. That real-world experience translates directly to overseeing elections effectively.
• Restore Trust in Michigan’s Elections. Michigan voters deserve elections that are secure, transparent, and administered with integrity. I will work closely with local clerks, strengthen procedures, and ensure our election systems earn the confidence of every voter.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I’m most passionate about election integrity, government transparency, and restoring public trust in our institutions. Michigan voters deserve elections that are secure, transparent, and administered with professionalism so every lawful vote is protected.

I also believe strongly in accountability in government. State offices should operate with clear rules, transparency, and respect for taxpayers.

Finally, I care deeply about efficient and accessible services for Michigan residents. The Secretary of State’s office serves millions of people through driver services, vehicle registrations, and election administration, and those services should be reliable, responsive, and focused on serving the public well.

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