Chris Kleinjans
Democratic · MI
A Navy veteran and nonprofit worker from Holland, elected in a recall as the first Democrat to represent his Ottawa County district. Priorities are affordable housing and modernizing zoning and building rules.
Where Chris Kleinjans stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Spending Reduction (2 records), Women's Reproductive Rights (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support
On December 19, 2024, Chris Kleinjans voted against a proposed $50,000 Housing and Resources budget addition to the Ottawa County pregnancy-resources grant agreement.
December 19, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: boards.miottawa.org · researched August 21, 2026
On December 19, 2024, while serving on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, Chris Kleinjans voted against a $227,270-per-year, two-year county grant agreement with Protect Life Michigan for Pregnancy Resources Assistance.
December 19, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: boards.miottawa.org · researched August 21, 2026
Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights
Women's Reproductive Rights · 1 support
On December 19, 2024, while serving on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, Chris Kleinjans voted against a $227,270-per-year, two-year county grant agreement with Protect Life Michigan for Pregnancy Resources Assistance.
December 19, 2024Supports Women's Reproductive Rights
Source: boards.miottawa.org · researched August 21, 2026
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Chris Kleinjans won a $112,500 settlement from Ottawa County that resolved his federal lawsuit, which alleged then-Board Chair Joe Moss and MSU Extension supervisors terminated his community-nutrition instructor job in political retaliation.
December 18, 2025
Source: wgvunews.org · researched July 23, 2026
Race Chris Kleinjans is in:
- 31st District State Senator 4 Year Term (1) Position · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 31; Michigan
Past race Chris Kleinjans ran in:
- State Senator District 31 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 31; Michigan
Profile last researched September 9, 2026.