Jessica is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She attended Grand Rapids Creston High School. She has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from American University, Washington College of Law. She attends St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

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Jessica Swartz is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from American University, Washington College of Law.

Jessica is an appellate attorney. She works at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She previously worked as deputy general counsel at Western Michigan University. She also served as a temporary legislative correspondent and as a tour guide at the U.S. Capitol. Earlier, she coached rowing for a high school. At the start of her career, she investigated the Enron scandal for the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and worked for the organization Voters Not Politicians.

Jessica is an appellate attorney. and works at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She previously worked as deputy general counsel at Western Michigan University; and she also served as a temporary legislative correspondent and as a tour guide at the U.S. Capitol.

Jessica Swartz previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District in 2026 but withdrew before the Democratic primary. Her campaign for Michigan State Representative, District 41, is her first entry into state legislative politics.

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Jessica previously ran for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District in 2026 but withdrew before the Democratic primary. Her campaign for Michigan State Representative, District 41, is her first entry into state legislative politics.

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Supports reducing the cost of living by increasing affordable housing and providing affordable healthcare.

- Supports reducing the cost of living by increasing affordable housing and providing affordable healthcare.

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As of May 18, 2026, Jessica Swartz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports increasing affordable healthcare and long-term care.

- Supports increasing affordable healthcare and long-term care.

Healthcare

Supports protecting and fully funding public education, ensuring equitable resources for all students regardless of their location.

- Supports protecting and fully funding public education, ensuring equitable resources for all students regardless of their location.

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Advocates for clean air and water, brownfield redevelopment, and cleaning up abandoned or dangerous properties in the 41st District.

- Advocates for clean air and water, brownfield redevelopment, and cleaning up abandoned or dangerous properties in the 41st District.

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Strong supporter of Michigan’s expanded voting access laws and transparency in local election administration.

- Strong supporter of Michigan’s expanded voting access laws and transparency in local election administration.

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Jessica Swartz

Jessica Swartz is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from American University, Washington, College of Law. She attends St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Jessica is an appellate attorney for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She previously worked as a deputy general counsel at Western Michigan University, a temporary legislative correspondent, and a U.S. Capitol tour guide. She also worked on the Enron investigation for the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and with the organization Voters Not Politicians. 

Jessica previously ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District.

Supports reducing the cost of living by increasing affordable housing and healthcare.

Supports protecting public education and ensuring equitable resources for all schools, regardless of location. Advocates for adequate funding for the Michigan Department of Education to support children and prevent discrimination.

Plans to hold polluters accountable for environmental damage.

Jessica previously ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District in 2026 but did not win.

Jessica previously ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District but did not win.

Plans to reduce the cost of living by increasing affordable housing and healthcare.

Plans to address affordable housing and healthcare.

Supports equitable public education and accessible higher education.

Said, "I will continue fighting for clean air and clean water for the people of the 41st District, including by expanding brownfield redevelopment opportunities and helping neighborhoods clean up abandoned or dangerous properties."

Jessica Swartz is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from American University, Washington, College of Law.

Jessica Swartz's campaign for Michigan State Representative, District 41, is her first time running for public office. She previously ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District but did not win.

Plans to address the cost of living by increasing affordable housing and providing affordable healthcare, including long-term care.

Supports equitable public education funding, ensuring quality education regardless of location, and advocates for increased state support for public universities to keep tuition affordable.

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- 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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