Luke Del Castillo

Luke Del Castillo (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 92. Del Castillo is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Del Castillo advanced from the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Luke Del Castillo is a community builder, small business advocate, nonprofit leader, and candidate for Michigan’s 92nd House District. He previously served as Director of Place-Based Business Development at the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, where he worked with small businesses, downtowns, local governments, and community partners to support economic development and strengthen local communities.

Luke also serves as President of the Royal Starr Arts Institute, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that supports filmmakers, artists, and creative professionals through events, education, networking, and the Royal Starr Film Festival. He also serves on the board of the Broadway Theatre in Mount Pleasant, helping support local arts, culture, and community programming.

Through his work in economic development, nonprofit leadership, and the arts, Luke has focused on bringing people together, creating opportunities, and helping communities build on their own strengths. He is passionate about small towns, local businesses, arts and culture, and the everyday people who make Michigan communities strong.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Strengthening small towns and local economies: I believe Michigan’s future depends on strong local businesses, vibrant downtowns, good jobs, and communities where people can build a life and stay rooted.Community-first leadership: My background is in bringing people together through economic development, nonprofit leadership, the arts, and public service. I believe elected officials should listen, show up, and work with the people they represent.Fighting for working people: I want to focus on the everyday issues that affect families across the 92nd District, including affordability, housing, education, healthcare, and economic opportunity.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The area of public policy I am most passionate about is community based economic development; especially strengthening small towns, supporting local businesses, revitalizing downtowns, and creating real opportunity for working people. I believe public policy should help communities build from the ground up, using the strengths, people, businesses, and culture they already have.