Erin Schor announces candidacy for Michigan House 74th District seat

Schor, legislative policy director in the Michigan Department of State, will run for the seat currently held by Rep. Kara Hope.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Erin Schor, the legislative policy director in the Michigan Department of State and wife of Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, announced her candidacy on Friday for the 74th District of the Michigan House of Representatives. The seat is currently held by Democratic Rep. Kara Hope of Holt, who announced last month she will not seek re-election. Schor cited her background in public policy and experience working in the House of Representatives, advocating for community colleges, and her work for the Michigan Department of State as qualifications for the role.

Why it matters

This race for the 74th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives is an important one, as the district covers parts of South Lansing and Holt. Schor's candidacy brings a seasoned policy expert to the race, and her connections to the local community and elected officials could make her a formidable candidate.

The details

Schor announced her candidacy after receiving encouragement from residents in South Lansing and Holt, as well as support from neighborhood leaders, local elected officials, and current state legislators. She highlighted her 25 years of public policy experience, her time working in the House of Representatives, advocating for community colleges, and her work for the Michigan Department of State as qualifications that make her the best candidate to understand the issues facing the district and advocate for its residents.

  • Erin Schor announced her candidacy on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • The 74th District seat is currently held by Democratic Rep. Kara Hope, who announced last month she will not seek re-election.

The players

Erin Schor

The legislative policy director in the Michigan Department of State and wife of Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, who is running for the 74th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Kara Hope

The current Democratic representative for the 74th District in the Michigan House of Representatives, who announced last month she will not seek re-election.

Andy Schor

The mayor of Lansing, Michigan, and Erin Schor's husband.

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What they’re saying

“After strong encouragement by many residents in South Lansing and Holt, as well as support from a variety of neighborhood leaders, local elected officials, and current state legislators - and so many of you! - today, I am announcing that I am a candidate for the 74th District in the Michigan House of Representatives.”

— Erin Schor, Candidate for Michigan House 74th District (fox47news.com)

“As your Representative, I'm ready to use my 25 years of public policy experience and my existing relationships to hit the ground running and immediately make an impact for the residents of this district.”

— Erin Schor, Candidate for Michigan House 74th District (fox47news.com)

“My time working in the House of Representatives, as well as my time advocating for community colleges and my work for the Michigan Department of State, make me the best candidate to understand the issues that will come before the Legislature and to advocate for the residents of the 74th district.”

— Erin Schor, Candidate for Michigan House 74th District (fox47news.com)

What’s next

The election for the 74th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives will be held on November 3, 2026.

The takeaway

Erin Schor's candidacy for the 74th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives brings a seasoned policy expert with strong community ties and support from local leaders. Her experience in the state legislature and advocacy work could make her a formidable candidate in the race to succeed the retiring Rep. Kara Hope.