Deanne Austin
Democratic · MI
Deanne Austin is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 8, challenging incumbent Helena Scott in the August 2026 primary.
Campaign Finance Information — State Representative District 8
Campaign Finance Information · State Representative District 8 · August 4, 2026
Data last updated July 27, 2026
- Raised
- $13,829
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- NOT EMPLOYED$2,050
- ENGINEER$1,475
- PASTOR$1,225
- MINSTER$1,000
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- LAW CLERK$650
Direct contributions by size
- $1,000-$4,999$4,450
- $500-$999$1,950
- $250-$499$1,750
- $100-$249$3,750
- $1-$99$1,929
Source: Michigan Campaign Finance · 2026 cycle · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
Track record
Women's Reproductive Rights
· 1 record
Worked as a community organizer advancing maternal health and reproductive justice for Detroit families, especially mothers and caregivers.
July 23, 2026For
Source: votedeanneaustin.com · researched July 23, 2026
General
· 1 record
Lifelong Detroiter and educator; graduate of Michigan State University who worked as a City Year Detroit instructional coach and as a community organizer on education, transit, and family economic stability issues.
July 23, 2026
Source: directory.runforsomething.net · researched July 23, 2026
Elections
- State Representative District 8 · August 4, 2026 · State House District 8; Michigan
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.