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Tracy Ruell
Tracy Ruell (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 100. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Tracy Ruell was born in Big Rapids, Michigan. Ruell's career experience includes working in business. Ruell has been affiliated with the Big Rapids Rotary.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 100
Tracy Ruell is running in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 100 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 100
Incumbent Tom Kunse defeated Tracy Ruell in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 100 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom Kunse (R) | 69.3 | 35,024 |
| Tracy Ruell (D) | 30.7 | 15,522 | |
| Total votes: 50,546 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100
Tracy Ruell defeated Jamie McClendon in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tracy Ruell | 71.6 | 3,060 |
| Jamie McClendon | 28.4 | 1,212 | ||
| Total votes: 4,272 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100
Incumbent Tom Kunse advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Kunse | 100.0 | 12,272 |
| Total votes: 12,272 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ruell in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
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Throughout high school, I balanced being a student and a member of the cheer squad with financially supporting myself and contributing to my family. At 16, I started working at a local McDonald's, where my strong performance quickly led to promotions. Over the next 20+ years, I rose from Crew Member to Area General Manager, leading teams, opening new stores, and managing multiple restaurants. I also worked for another big local employer, Meijer, where I provided critical leadership on operations and scheduling at the corporate offices. My career journey has been defined by rolling up my sleeves, enduring long commutes, and achieving results.
While building my career, I graduated from Ferris State University and grew my family. In 1996, I married my husband Rob, and together we raised two wonderful children, Lilly and Hunter, both proud graduates of our state’s public universities. Besides balancing my career and raising my children, I have provided operations support to my husband’s insulation business, International Insulation Fabricator's Inc., and donated my time with community organizations like Angels of Action and am a proud member of the Big Rapids Rotary.- Building local economies is important: I support opportunities that lead to jobs for middle class wages and benefits.
- Protecting individual freedoms: I trust that people are capable of making their own health care choices alongside with their doctors. I will work to protect the rights of all and that includes the LGBTQ+ community.
- Championing Community Initiatives: I will work to better the lives of every member and believe that protecting the environment is key.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 20, 2024
