Mitchell Distin

Mitchell Distin is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, District 104, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican John Roth and Libertarian Alexander Jarvis.[1][2] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as working as a scientist.[2]

Mitchell Distin earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 2015, an M.D. from University College London in 2018, and a Ph.D. from the University of Valencia in 2023, according to Ballotpedia.[2] He won the Democratic primary for District 104 on August 4, 2026, receiving 11,036 votes in an uncontested race.[2]

In a Ballotpedia survey, Distin described himself as a "scientist, historian, and philosopher by trade" and said he is a "Localist," meaning he believes in returning power to the people and rebuilding local communities.[3] He listed three key campaign messages: localism, getting money out of politics, and the idea that "Michigan belongs to Michiganders," including banning Wall Street from buying single-family homes.[3] He named data center and energy policy, surveillance and digital privacy, and water and resource sovereignty as the policy areas he is most passionate about.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.