Pauline Wendzel

Pauline Wendzel is a candidate for Representative in State Legislature District 39 Primary Election in 2026 in Michigan State House District 39, Michigan.

Incumbent Representative in State Legislature in Watervliet, MI

Also running: Zachary Shinabargar, Kerry Tapper, Bill Sage.

Pauline Wendzel is the incumbent Republican State Representative for Michigan's 39th House District. She was first elected to the state House in 2018. Wendzel is an alumna of Michigan State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in anthropology and food industry marketing. She grew up on her family's farm in Bainbridge Township and previously served as the township's deputy clerk. Prior to taking office, she was also the programs director at the North Berrien Historical Museum.