Jim is from Muskegon, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Michigan State University. He also has a Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University Law School and completed graduate coursework toward a master’s degree at the University of Denver. He lives with his wife, Lori E, and their four adult children in Battle Creek. He attends a Methodist church.

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Jim Haadsma is from Muskegon, Michigan. He earned his bachelor's degree in English from Michigan State University and his law degree from Wayne State University. He lives with his wife, Lori, and their four adult children in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Jim currently works as an attorney at McCroskey Law, P.L.C. He previously worked as an attorney with Legal Aid of Western Michigan. 

Jim previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 44. He served three terms from 2019 to 2024. He also previously served as a member of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, representing District 3. He served two terms from 2009 to 2016. 

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- Commits to fighting against rising tuition costs and making higher education more accessible to all.

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