Position Sought
State Representative, 86
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
Holland, Michigan
Date of Primary Election
August 4, 2026
Date of General Election
November 3, 2026
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Cisgender Man
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Connect with Joseph McClusky
Joseph will be the first out gay man to represent Michigan House District 86
Biography
Joseph McClusky is a lifelong Michigander and Hope College graduate who grew up in a working-class family. His parents raised him with a strong faith and a set of values that have stuck with him his whole life: work hard, tell the truth, and love your neighbor as yourself. These values are why he’s dedicated his career to investing in his community.
Now, he’s running for State Representative because he believes a better kind of politics is possible – one that cuts through the noise and focuses on what really matters: improving the quality of life for all Michiganders.
His campaign is centered on delivering results for West Michigan by making life more affordable and government more accountable.