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State Senator District 29

Result: Advanced — Abbie Groff-Blaszak (Democratic), Brady A. Middleton (Republican)

Source: kentcountymi.gov

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
  • Voting on how much money your local public schools get
  • Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Democratic · advanced

East Grand Rapids city commissioner, former public school teacher and administrator, and past policy leader at the Michigan Department of Education. Priorities are strong public schools and affordable housing.

Records: Public Infrastructure 2 for

Republican · advanced

Business owner who helps run Middleton Printing, a 70-year-old family firm in Wyoming, and co-founded Metas LLC. Priorities are lower taxes and fewer regulations, plus justice reform that pairs accountability with redemption.

Ivan Diaz

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Ivan Diaz is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 29, an open Kent County seat. He is a former Kent County commissioner.

Records: Corporate Accountability 1 for, Housing Affordability 1 for, Labor Rights 1 for,

Phil Skaggs

Did not advance

Democratic · lost

Phil Skaggs is a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 29, an open Kent County seat. He currently serves in the Michigan House representing District 80.

Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com