Josh Schriver

- A state representative is an elected member of the Michigan House of Representatives, which is the lower chamber of the Michigan Legislature.
- State representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on bills that become state laws.
- The Michigan House of Representatives consists of 110 members, each representing a specific district within the state.
- State representatives are elected to serve two-year terms and are limited to a combined total of 12 years in the Michigan Legislature under current term limit rules.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of Michigan and the district they represent.
- State representatives receive a salary set by the state, which is approximately $71,000 per year.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan House of Representatives

Public Transportation

Environment

Economy

Public Safety

Healthcare

Education

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Voting & Elections

Isaiah Grays

Matt Schlinker

Anthony Bordoley

Michael Sawicky

Moneka Sanford

Shelley Drain

- A district court judge is an elected judicial official who serves in Michigan’s district court system, which handles many lower-level legal matters and preliminary criminal proceedings.
- District courts hear civil disputes involving claims up to $25,000, as well as landlord-tenant disputes, small claims cases, traffic violations, and civil infractions.
- District court judges are elected in nonpartisan elections and may also be appointed to fill vacancies.
- Judges serve six-year terms and may run for reelection.
- Candidates must be licensed attorneys authorized to practice law in Michigan, admitted to practice for at least five years, qualified electors within their district, and under 70 years old at the time of election or appointment.
- The salary of a Michigan district court judge is approximately $181,000 per year.

A judge who handles local criminal, civil, and traffic cases.

Judicial Efficiency

Victim Assistance

Legal Experience

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Brooke Tucker

Cheryl A. Lopez

K. C. Baran

Lina Stamos

Brik Pardo

Cathy O'Connell

Christopher LaDuke

Josh Barstow

Kenneth Russell

Lonnie Adkins

Mike Johnson

Robert R. Redner

Shari Robertson

- A village council member is an elected legislative official who serves on a village council, the governing body of a village government in Michigan.
- Village council members create, amend, and vote on local ordinances, policies, and regulations affecting village operations and residents.
- Village councils generally consist of several council members, often called trustees, along with a village president.
- Village council members generally serve four-year terms, while village presidents often serve two-year terms, depending on the village charter.
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, registered voters, and residents of the village for at least 30 days before the election.

An official who oversees village policies, spending, and development decisions.

Lakeside Park 

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Kristen McDonald Rivet

- A U.S. representative is an elected member of the United States House of Representatives, one of the two chambers of Congress.
- U.S. representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on federal legislation affecting the entire country.
- Michigan is represented by 13 members in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- U.S. representatives serve two-year terms and may run for reelection without term limits. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and a resident of the state they represent.
- Members of the House of Representatives receive a salary of approximately $174,000 per year.

Your representative and federal lawmaker in the US House of Representatives

Foreign Policy and Immigration

College & Career Readiness

Brendan J. Johnson

Martin Cousineau

- Your state representative represents the interests of your district in the Michigan State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up your state's lawmaking body: the Michigan Legislature.
- There are 38 Michigan senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to four-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $71,685 and a yearly per diem of $10,800.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Michigan State Senate.

Economic Growth

Candice Miller

Daltson Atwell

Gabriel Lossing

James Graham

Matthew Bierlein

Bill Bain

Lelsie Getz

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Mount Pleasant

Whitehall

White Cloud

Stanton

Scottville

Reed City

Portland

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Newaygo

Montague

Manton

Manistee

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Lowell

Ithaca

Ionia

Hastings

Hart

Harrison

Greenville

Grant

Gladwin

Fremont

Evart

Coleman

Clare

Cedar Springs

Carson City

Cadillac

Big Rapids

Belding

Beaverton

Alma

Wyoming

Walker

Roosevelt Park

Rockford

Norton Shores

Muskegon Heights

Muskegon

Kentwood

Grandville

Grand Rapids

Grand Haven

Ferrysburg

East Grand Rapids

Coopersville

Wayland

Springfield

Plainwell

Otsego

Marshall

Battle Creek

Village of Douglas

St. Joseph

Watervliet

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Saugatuck

Hartford

Gobles

Fennville

Coloma

Benton Harbor

Bangor

Allegan

Ypsilanti

Woodhaven

Trenton

Saline

Rockwood

Riverview

Plymouth

Novi

Northville

Milan

Gibraltar

Flat Rock

Dexter

Chelsea

Belleville

Ann Arbor

Manchester

Yale

Village of Clarkston

Vassar

Sandusky

Richmond

Port Huron

New Baltimore

Memphis

Marysville

Marlette

Marine City

Lapeer

Imlay City

Harbor Beach

Croswell

Caseville

Caro

Full profiles for 15 counties, including Calhoun and Eaton

Full profiles for 5 counties, including Macomb and Oakland

Candidate lists and metadata for every county in the state

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