Joanna Whaley
Democratic · MI
Joanna Whaley has lived in Southeast Michigan her whole life and campaigns to represent Downriver, a community she describes as defined by people who punch a clock every day. She emphasizes the dignity of work and the strength of local schools.
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Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Defeated a state campaign-law complaint brought by a primary opponent: after she submitted documentation of her 2025 legal name change and of common-law use of the name since May 2022, Wayne County Clerk Cathy M. Garrett denied the complaint.
May 12, 2026
Source: michiganadvance.com · researched July 23, 2026
Received the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's endorsement, announced in the organization's February 2026 slate of newly endorsed candidates.
February 26, 2026
Source: victoryfund.org · researched July 23, 2026
Race Joanna Whaley is in:
- 2nd District Representative in State Legislature 2 Year Term (1) Position · November 3, 2026 · State House District 2; Michigan
Past race Joanna Whaley ran in:
- State Representative District 2 · August 4, 2026 · State House District 2; Michigan
Profile last researched September 9, 2026.