Biography
Jamie Sonneberger is the Democratic candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 63 in the November 3, 2026 general election, after defeating Robert Kelly-McFarland in the August 4, 2026 primary.[1][2] He serves on the board of the Anchor Bay School District and, in a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, described himself as an educator and school board trustee.[2][3]
Jamie Sonneberger earned a high school diploma from Henry Ford II High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan at Flint in 2025.[2] He told Ballotpedia in 2026 that he has worked in classrooms, driven a school bus, and gone back to college later in life.[3] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as administrator and his office as an at-large seat in the Anchor Bay School District.[2]
Sonneberger said public school funding is a central issue in his campaign and called for steady leadership and on-time, responsible education funding.[3] He also said he has supported local efforts such as the Anchor Bay Band Boosters, an animal rescue, and a local fishing club.[3]
- 1.Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Jamie Sonneberger - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Jamie Sonneberger, 2026 Candidate Connection survey responses - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan House District 63
Jamie Sonneberger is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 63 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.