Rich Li's campaign for Michigan State Representative, District 29, is his first time running for public office.

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2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

Democrat

Nonpartisan

Republican

Advocates for reforming "broken systems such as healthcare, housing, groceries, and utilities."

Wants to raise Minimum Wage and regularly scheduled updates to adjust for inflation.

- Advocates for reforming "broken systems such as healthcare, housing, groceries, and utilities."
- Wants to raise Minimum Wage and regularly scheduled updates to adjust for inflation.

Economy

Will hold law enforcement accountable for unlawful search, entry and detainment.

- Will hold law enforcement accountable for unlawful search, entry and detainment.

Public Safety

Healthcare

As of May 4, 2026, Rich Li’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

Believes data centers must contribute towards utilities expansions with renewables to offset potential utilities needs from raising consumer prices for households. In addition, stringent regulations must be followed for minimizing harmful byproducts.

Wants to encourage American car manufacturers to partner with foreign EV companies and work to reduce tariffs on EVs.

- Believes data centers must contribute towards utilities expansions with renewables to offset potential utilities needs from raising consumer prices for households. In addition, stringent regulations must be followed for minimizing harmful byproducts.
- Wants to encourage American car manufacturers to partner with foreign EV companies and work to reduce tariffs on EVs.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Said, "Voter's rights are being attacked by wild claims of fraud that have not been proven beyond very infrequent fringe cases."

- Said, "Voter's rights are being attacked by wild claims of fraud that have not been proven beyond very infrequent fringe cases."

Voting & Elections

Ethics & Conduct

Rich Li

Mauricio Mendez

Graham Shirley

Darian Counts

- 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.
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- 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.

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