Biography
Jan Maino is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, District 46, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Kathy Schmaltz. A social worker and mental health therapist, she serves on the East Jackson Community Schools board.[1][2]
Jan Maino earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1994 and a graduate degree from the same university in 1999, according to Ballotpedia.[1] Ballotpedia lists her profession as social work and her office as an at-large member of the East Jackson Community Schools board, with a term ending in 2026.[1]
In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Maino said she has lived in Jackson County for nearly 50 years and has spent more than three decades working as a social worker, nonprofit leader and mental health therapist.[2] She said she has served on the East Jackson School Board for more than 13 years, including as board president.[2] She said she is running to strengthen public education, expand access to affordable health and mental health care, support working families and create more economic opportunity.[2]
- 1.Jan Maino · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Jan Maino - Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan House District 46
Jan Maino is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 46 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
