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Democrat Joanna Whaley Wins Michigan House District 2 Primary

8/6/2026

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Democrat Joanna Whaley won Michigan House District 2 primary with 56 % of the vote, beating Frank Liberati (?34 %) and Gary Schlack (?9 %).
Wayne County clerk dismissed a ballot challenge after she legally changed her name.
She will face Republican Ronald Kokinda in the November 3 general election for the seat held by Tullio Liberati.
She is endorsed by the LGBTQ Victory Fund, Run for Something, Her Bold Move and Families United for Trans Rights.

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Story summary

Democrat Joanna Whaley won Michigan House District 2 primary with 56 % of the vote, beating Frank Liberati (?34 %) and Gary Schlack (?9 %).
Wayne County clerk dismissed a ballot challenge after she legally changed her name.
She will face Republican Ronald Kokinda in the November 3 general election for the seat held by Tullio Liberati.
She is endorsed by the LGBTQ Victory Fund, Run for Something, Her Bold Move and Families United for Trans Rights.