State Senator District 32
August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 32; Michigan · State senate district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 54 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 262,588 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(274,056 ÷ 262,588) ÷ ln(274,056 ÷ 253,220) = 54.06, comparing state senate districts in MI (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
State Senator is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the state senate
- Confirming certain governor appointments in many states
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Kim Cole
Republican · declared
Kim Cole is a Republican candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 32, an open west Michigan seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Records: Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for
Max Riekse
Republican · declared
Max Riekse is a Republican candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 32, an open west Michigan seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Rebecca Amidon
Democratic · declared
Rebecca Amidon is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 32, an open west Michigan seat, running in the August 2026 primary.
Records: Healthcare Affordability 1 for, Public Education Quality 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 2 for, Women's Reproductive Rights 1 for
Election sources
Source: mi-boe.entellitrak.com