Shafina
Che Barnett
Green Party candidate for U.S. House in Michigan's 4th Congressional District, 2026
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Background
Shafina Che Barnett is the Green Party candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 4th Congressional District in the 2026 general election. 15 Her candidacy was formally recorded by the Federal Election Commission under the Green Party, and she received her nomination through the Green Party of Michigan's state nominating convention. 57 The current representative for Michigan's 4th District is Republican Bill Huizenga, making Barnett a challenger rather than an incumbent. 22 Public sources do not provide verifiable details about her professional background, education, or prior elected office.
At a glance
- Party
- Green
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- shafinabarnettforcongress4thdistrict.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9filingBarnett listed on Michigan's 4th District Nov. 3 general election ballot
A Michigan election guide published October 9 confirmed Barnett as the Green Party candidate on the November 3 general election ballot alongside Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga and Democrat Sean McCann.
Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsBarnett's opposition to new data centers reported as central campaign theme
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy reported that Barnett was making opposition to building more data centers a central campaign theme, and noted the Michigan Green Party opposed reopening a major generation plant.
Renewable mandates face moment of truth in November · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsBarnett did not respond to MLive candidate survey before publication
MLive published a report asking the district's candidates to make their case ahead of the November election. Barnett had not provided a response before publication.
Who should represent Southwest Michigan in Congress? Candidates make their case · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 18filingBarnett advances as Green Party nominee at Michigan convention
Shafina Che Barnett advanced at the Green Party of Michigan convention and was identified as the party's nominee for Michigan's 4th Congressional District.
Shafina Barnett (G) – MI-04 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Shafina Barnett (G) – MI-04 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [2] Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Shafina Barnett for Congress 4th District(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Renewable mandates face moment of truth in November(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Who should represent Southwest Michigan in Congress? Candidates make their case(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026