Ashok Baddi
Republican · MI
Ashok Baddi is a small-business owner and community leader. He owns and operates Minuteman Press Rochester Hills and serves on the board of the Shirdi Temple in Rochester Hills. His campaign biography describes more than two decades of civic and faith-based service.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative District 56
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative District 56 · August 4, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $56,256
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- SELF-DOCTOR$2,950
- RETIRED$2,725
- OWNER$2,558
- CEO$1,425
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- PRESIDENT$1,351
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$33,483
- $500-$999$7,301
- $250-$499$5,456
- $100-$249$8,102
- $1-$99$1,914
Source: Michigan Campaign Finance · 2026 cycle · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
Track record
Government Efficiency
· 1 record
On April 6, 2026, Ashok Baddi urged the Troy City Council to oppose Michigan legislation that would take zoning control away from local governments.
April 6, 2026For
Source: apps.troymi.gov · researched July 11, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
Told the Troy City Council about rising anti-Hindu violence in the United States and violence in Bangladesh during public comment.
August 26, 2024For
Source: apps.troymi.gov · researched July 25, 2026
General
· 6 records
At a Detroit dialogue reported on December 14, 2025, urged Indian Americans to unite and speak with one civic voice.
December 14, 2025
Source: socialnews.xyz · researched July 25, 2026
In a November 4, 2024 interview, expressed support for Donald Trump and cited concerns about election integrity and a desire for closer U.S.-India ties.
November 4, 2024
Source: newindiaabroad.com · researched July 25, 2026
On September 16, 2024, Ashok Baddi urged the Troy City Council to grant a liquor license to Paradise or another minority-owned business.
September 16, 2024
Source: apps.troymi.gov · researched July 11, 2026
On December 4, 2023, Ashok Baddi publicly supported appointing Hirak Chanda to the Troy City Council.
December 4, 2023
Source: apps.troymi.gov · researched July 11, 2026
Served as president of the Shirdi Sai Society of Troy in IRS filings for fiscal years 2017 through 2020, then as a trustee in the fiscal 2021 filing.
December 31, 2021
Source: projects.propublica.org · researched July 25, 2026
In a September 14, 2021 report on the Michigan Indo American Democratic Caucus board transition, was identified as its past chair and encouraged the new board to involve the Indian community in politics.
September 14, 2021
Source: telanganatoday.com · researched July 25, 2026
Elections
- State Representative District 56 · August 4, 2026 · State House District 56; Michigan
Profile last researched July 25, 2026.