Jonathan Lindsey
Republican · MI · Michigan State Senator, District 17
Jonathan Lindsey is a Republican member of the Michigan Senate representing District 17 (Branch, Cass, St. Joseph, and parts of Berrien, Calhoun, Hillsdale, and Jackson counties) since 2023. He is seeking re-election.
Campaign Finance Information — State Senator District 17
Campaign Finance Information · State Senator District 17 · August 4, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $120,804
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- RETIRED$14,612
- PORTFOLIO MANAGER$3,450
- OWNER$2,852
- CHAIR$2,450
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- SELF-FINANCIAL$2,354
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$102,413
- $500-$999$8,884
- $250-$499$4,894
- $100-$249$3,548
- $1-$99$1,064
Source: Michigan Campaign Finance · 2026 cycle · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
Track record
Environment and Public Health
· 2 records
Voted no on Senate passage of 2023 Senate Bill 273, which required municipally owned utilities and cooperatives to participate in the energy waste reduction program and set energy waste reduction targets for all electric providers; the bill passed 20-18 and became Public Act 229.
October 26, 2023Against
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Offered 2023 Senate Resolution 30 as first-named sponsor, recognizing April 15-22, 2023 as International Dark Sky Week and affirming support for Michigan's dark sky preserves and reduction of light pollution; the Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote.
April 13, 2023For
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Reduce Wealth Gap
· 1 record
Voted no on Senate passage of 2025 Senate Bill 145, which barred employers from seeking or asking about a job applicant's compensation history and credit history; the bill passed the Senate 19-16.
April 22, 2026Against
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 2 records
Voted no on adoption of the conference report for 2026 House Bill 5630, the fiscal year 2026-2027 omnibus appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education and community colleges; the report was adopted 25-11.
July 3, 2026For
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Penned a letter with Sen. Lana Theis to Michigan Economic Development Corporation Director Quentin Messer asking the state to suspend payments to the Gotion battery plant and to recoup funds already distributed, citing national security warnings about the project.
February 14, 2024For
Source: senatorjonathanlindsey.com · researched July 24, 2026
Gun Control
· 3 records
Voted no on Senate passage of 2023 House Bill 4146, which barred individuals subject to an extreme risk protection order from purchasing firearms or holding a concealed pistol license; the bill passed 20-18 and became Public Act 37.
April 19, 2023Against
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Voted no on final Senate passage of 2023 House Bill 4138, which extended Michigan's handgun licensure and background-check requirements to all firearm purchases; the bill passed 20-18 and became Public Act 19.
March 23, 2023Against
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Voted no on Senate passage of 2023 Senate Bill 79, which established criminal penalties for storing or leaving a firearm where a minor could access it; the bill passed 20-17 and became Public Act 17.
March 16, 2023Against
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Women's Reproductive Rights
· 1 record
Voted no on Senate passage of 2023 House Bill 4949, the Reproductive Health Act, which repealed a set of Michigan abortion restrictions; the bill passed 20-17 and became Public Act 286.
November 7, 2023Against
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Election Integrity
· 2 records
Voted no on Senate passage of 2024 House Bill 5574, which changed the duties of the secretary of state and Board of State Canvassers over ballot initiative and constitutional amendment petitions; the bill passed 20-18 and became Public Act 234.
December 19, 2024Against
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Led an effort by 11 Michigan legislators that filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Bureau of Elections Director Jonathan Brater, claiming the 2018 Proposal 3 and 2022 Proposal 2 election amendments were adopted through a process that bypassed the Legislature.
October 3, 2023For
Source: senatorjonathanlindsey.com · researched July 24, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
Voted no on Senate passage of 2023 House Bill 4062, which prohibited housing discrimination based on a tenant's source of income; the bill passed 20-16 and became 2024 Public Act 199.
December 11, 2024Against
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 1 record
Voted no on Senate passage of 2025 Senate Bill 49, which revised the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act; the bill passed the Senate 20-15.
June 23, 2026Against
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 1 record
Sponsored 2025 Senate Bill 595 as prime sponsor, amending the Michigan-Indiana State Line Remonumentation Act to expand the commission's authority, revise funding and procurement, and provide grants to county remonumentation programs; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed it into law as Public Act 67.
December 23, 2025For
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
General
· 2 records
Received the endorsement of the Citizens for Traditional Values Political Action Committee, which listed him for State Senate District 17 on its slate for the August 4, 2026 Michigan primary election.
July 15, 2026
Source: ctvmichigan.org · researched July 24, 2026
Offered 2025 Senate Resolution 58 as first-named sponsor, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States Army; the Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote.
June 12, 2025
Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 24, 2026
Elections
- State Senator District 17 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 17; Michigan · incumbent
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.