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Noah Arbit
DEMOCRAT
Noah Arbit is running for State Representative.
Noah Arbit is running for this race unopposed. They will move on to the general election.
Personal background
Noah Arbit earned a bachelor's degree in comparative politics and Jewish studies from Wayne State University.
Professional background
Noah previously served as the director of communications for the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office. He also worked as a field staffer for Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign and for Governor Gretchen Whitmer's campaign, and as a staffer for the Michigan House Democratic Caucus.
Political background
Noah is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 20. He was first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2022. He is currently serving his second term.
Economy
Supports implementing a "fair and manageable" tax structure that generates sufficient revenue to fund quality services without unduly burdening families.
Advocates for a comprehensive paid family leave program in Michigan to protect working families and small businesses.
Believes in addressing the "unaffordable cost of child care" and long-term care for families, seniors, and developmentally disabled individuals.
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Public Safety
Promotes measures to combat gun violence, including safe storage laws, red flag laws, and robust criminal background checks for firearm purchases in Michigan.
Supports providing funding for mental health responders to work with local police units to address incidents involving individuals with mental health issues.
Advocates for extending the statute of limitations for prosecuting cases of criminal sexual conduct.
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Healthcare
Wants to mandate insurance coverage parity for anti-HIV prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure (PEP) medication treatments.
Believes in reducing the cost of prescription medications for all Michiganders, including seniors, and improving access to online prescription delivery.
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Education
Champions sustainably increasing public school funding to ensure every child has access to a quality K-12 education, including support for the arts and extracurricular enrichment.
Supports developing a universal pre-kindergarten program to ensure all young children have access to enrichment.
Aims to ensure that K-12 student count day does not coincide with religious holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Eid.
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Energy & the Environment
Advocates for eradicating the use of industrial chemicals and contaminants that pollute lakes, waterways, and drinking water.
Supports expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Michigan.
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Advocates for pursuing flooding mitigation measures to protect communities and keep residents safe.
Supports building a multi-modal rapid public transit system, including light rail, to connect Oakland County and the Metro Detroit region.
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Voting & Elections
Supports prohibiting individuals who have violated election law from overseeing and certifying elections on state and county boards of canvassers.
Advocates for campaign finance, ethics, and transparency reforms to reduce the influence of special interests and lobbyists on state government and elected officials.
Opposes voter suppression laws and advocates for adequate resources for municipal clerks and election officials to ensure accurate vote counts.
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