Jay DeBoyer
Jay DeBoyer (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 63. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
DeBoyer (Republican Party) is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. He is on the ballot on a joint ticket with John James in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican convention on August 22, 2026.
DeBoyer (Republican Party) also ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 63. He will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 4, 2026.
Biography
Jay DeBoyer graduated from Algonac High School in 1988. DeBoyer's career experience includes owning an engineered lumber business. He served as the clerk and register of deeds of St. Clair County and a trustee and supervisor of Clay Township.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
DeBoyer was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
DeBoyer was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
See also: Michigan gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Winnie Brinks (D), Jay DeBoyer (R), Bobbie Clay (G), Beau Parmenter (L), and Robert Cowper II (U.S. Taxpayers Party) are running in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
Jocelyn Benson (D) / Winnie Brinks (D) | ||
| John James (R) / Jay DeBoyer (R) | ||
| Douglas Campbell (G) / Bobbie Clay (G) | ||
| Anthony Hudson (L) / Beau Parmenter (L) | ||
| Donna Brandenburg (U.S. Taxpayers Party) / Robert Cowper II (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | ||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Winnie Brinks (D) advanced from the Democratic convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan on August 29, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Winnie Brinks | |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Jay DeBoyer (R) advanced from the Republican convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan on August 22, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Jay DeBoyer | |
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Green Party convention
Green Party convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Bobbie Clay (G) advanced from the Green Party convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan on July 18, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Bobbie Clay | |
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Libertarian Party convention
Libertarian Party convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Beau Parmenter (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan on June 28, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Beau Parmenter | |
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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention
U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Robert Cowper II (U.S. Taxpayers Party) advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan on July 18, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Robert Cowper II | |
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Endorsements
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Michigan House of Representatives District 63
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 63
Jamie Sonneberger (D) and Pamela Hornberger (R) are running in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
Jamie Sonneberger (D) | ||
| Pamela Hornberger (R) | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jay DeBoyer (R)
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63
Jamie Sonneberger (D) defeated Robert Kelly-McFarland (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jamie Sonneberger | 64.5 | 5,816 | |
| Robert Kelly-McFarland | 35.5 | 3,199 | ||
| Total votes: 9,015 | ||||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63
Incumbent Jay DeBoyer (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jay DeBoyer | 100.0 | 12,178 | |
| Total votes: 12,178 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 63
Incumbent Jay DeBoyer defeated Robert Kelly-McFarland in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jay DeBoyer (R) | 67.7 | 37,308 | |
| Robert Kelly-McFarland (D) | 32.3 | 17,801 | ||
| Total votes: 55,109 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63
Robert Kelly-McFarland advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Kelly-McFarland | 100.0 | 5,173 | |
| Total votes: 5,173 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63
Incumbent Jay DeBoyer defeated Michael Zoran in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jay DeBoyer | 82.6 | 10,192 | |
| Michael Zoran | 17.4 | 2,145 | ||
| Total votes: 12,337 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 63
Jay DeBoyer defeated Kelly Noland in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jay DeBoyer (R) | 64.3 | 28,050 | |
Kelly Noland (D) ![]() | 35.7 | 15,598 | ||
| Total votes: 43,648 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63
Kelly Noland defeated Jamie Murray in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kelly Noland ![]() | 72.3 | 4,362 | |
| Jamie Murray | 27.7 | 1,674 | ||
| Total votes: 6,036 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63
Jay DeBoyer defeated Jacky Eubanks and Jacob Skarbek in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jay DeBoyer | 49.5 | 7,766 | |
| Jacky Eubanks | 28.8 | 4,521 | ||
| Jacob Skarbek | 21.6 | 3,387 | ||
| Total votes: 15,674 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2026
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
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Michigan House of Representatives District 63
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2024
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2022
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Michigan State Legislature in 2025.
- Michigan AFL-CIO Advocates — Legislators are scored on labor issues.
- Michigan League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Michigan State Legislature in 2024.
- Michigan AFL-CIO Advocates — Legislators are scored on labor issues.
- Michigan Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business-related bills.
- Michigan Farm Bureau — Legislators are scored on agriculture-related bills.
- Michigan League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on business-related bills.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Michigan State Legislature in 2023.
- Michigan AFL-CIO Advocates — Legislators are scored on labor issues.
- Michigan League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on conservative issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Lieutenant Governor of Michigan |
Officeholder Michigan House of Representatives District 63 |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 63 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |

