State Representative District 46
August 4, 2026 · State House District 46; Michigan · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 54 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 91,029 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(95,071 ÷ 91,029) ÷ ln(95,071 ÷ 87,822) = 54.78, comparing state house districts in MI (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Jan Maino
Democratic · declared
Jan Maino is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 46 (Jackson area). She is a licensed social worker and mental-health therapist and serves as president of the East Jackson Board of Education.
Records: Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Infrastructure 2 for
Kathy Schmaltz
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Kathy Schmaltz is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 46 (Jackson and part of Washtenaw County) since 2023. A former television news anchor, she is seeking re-election.
Records: Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 3 for, Social Programs and Welfare 2 for
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com