Valerie Whittaker

Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives in MI

Valerie Whittaker is a candidate for Representative in State Legislature District 1 in Michigan State House District 1, Michigan — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Tyrone Carter, Teddy Dorsette Iii, Jermaine Tobey.

Valerie Whittaker is a Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 1 [1.6]. She previously ran for the same office in the 2024 election, advancing uncontested from the Republican primary before being defeated by Democratic incumbent Tyrone Carter in the general election. She is running again for District 1 in the 2026 election cycle. District 1 includes parts of Wayne County, including portions of Detroit and River Rouge.