Mark Polsdofer
Democratic · MI · Member, Ingham County Board of Commissioners
Mark Polsdofer is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 28, an open Ingham-area seat. He serves as an Ingham County commissioner.
Campaign Finance Information — State Senator District 28
Campaign Finance Information · State Senator District 28 · August 4, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $18,279
- Loans
- $10,000
Loans are borrowed money the campaign reported receiving — often from the candidate themselves — and are not counted in Raised.
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- NOT EMPLOYED$2,675
- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS$2,450
- LOBBYIST$2,100
- ATTORNEY$1,975
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- CEO$700
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$4,450
- $500-$999$4,000
- $250-$499$4,550
- $100-$249$4,200
- $1-$99$1,079
Source: Michigan Campaign Finance · 2026 cycle · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 1 record
Polsdofer introduced an Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority resolution encouraging brownfield projects to add electric-vehicle charging stations; the authority approved it.
January 10, 2020For
Source: purelansing.com · researched July 25, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 2 records
Polsdofer voted in the Law and Courts Committee to accept up to $240,000 from Lansing for the first year of the local Advance Peace gun-violence-interruption program.
August 12, 2021For
Source: docs.ingham.org · researched July 25, 2026
Polsdofer supported Ingham County's Advance Peace partnership and discussed local funding commitments before the board adopted a plan to include $590,000 for gun-violence interruption in its 2022-2024 public-safety planning.
March 23, 2021For
Source: docs.ingham.org · researched July 25, 2026
Social Programs and Welfare
· 1 record
Polsdofer voted in the Law and Courts Committee for a resolution supporting up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible Ingham County employees and directing development of the policy.
August 15, 2024For
Source: docs.ingham.org · researched July 25, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
Polsdofer moved adoption of a resolution reaffirming Ingham County as a welcoming community for immigrants and opposing discrimination based on national origin, immigration status, or religion.
December 10, 2024For
Source: docs.ingham.org · researched July 25, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 2 records
Polsdofer introduced an Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority resolution encouraging brownfield projects to add electric-vehicle charging stations; the authority approved it.
January 10, 2020For
Source: purelansing.com · researched July 25, 2026
As a Michigan Department of Transportation research manager, Mark Polsdofer provided continued support and technical guidance for a study evaluating and improving Michigan's traffic-monitoring program.
April 30, 2018For
Source: rosap.ntl.bts.gov · researched July 25, 2026
General
· 3 records
The Lansing Regional Chamber Political Action Committee endorsed Polsdofer for Michigan Senate District 28, citing his transportation and infrastructure experience and regional work.
May 28, 2026
Source: lansingchamber.org · researched July 25, 2026
As a member of the Roadways Ad Hoc Committee, Polsdofer joined the resolution recommending James Patton for appointment as Ingham County Road Department managing director after the committee screened and interviewed applicants.
May 12, 2026
Source: docs.ingham.org · researched July 25, 2026
After chairing the committee that reviewed, screened, and interviewed applicants, Polsdofer joined the committee members in recommending Holly Guild for Ingham County Animal Control Director.
August 22, 2023
Source: docs.ingham.org · researched July 25, 2026
Elections
- State Senator District 28 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 28; Michigan
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.