Biography
Ned Zimmer is the Democratic candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 66 in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.[1][2] According to Ballotpedia, he works as an IT specialist.[2]
Ned Zimmer graduated from Woodhaven High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Lake Superior State University in 2014.[2] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, he said he was born in Lansing, grew up in Woodhaven, and worked as Director of Hockey Operations for the Lake Superior State hockey program.[3] He listed other work experience including roofing, landscaping, retail, substitute teaching, and time as a stay-at-home dad, and said his most recent job outside IT was with Catapult Sports, formerly XOS Digital.[3]
Zimmer said his first key campaign message is that people have the power to change the system through participation and organizing.[3] He said his second is that he is running to represent the people who live and work in the community rather than wealthy donors, corporations, or an ideology.[3]
- 1.Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Ned Zimmer - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Ned Zimmer, 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 66
Ned Zimmer is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 66 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
