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State Representative, 5th District

Candace Calloway

Candidate for State Representative, 5th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Construction worker, City of Detroit
Campaign website
votecandacecalloway.com

First-time candidate who works in construction for the City of Detroit; a City Year AmeriCorps alumna and former academic interventionist with Detroit Public Schools Community District, and founder of The Black Pack (2024), which promotes outdoor recreation and conservation jobs.

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Documented positions

Education

  • Supports education paths to both universities and trades

    Candace Calloway for State Representative District 5

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Candace Calloway · votecandacecalloway.com

    “Every child in Michigan deserves a world-class education — whether their path leads to a university or a union hall.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports lowering living costs, including auto insurance

    Candace Calloway for State Representative District 5

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Candace Calloway · votecandacecalloway.com

    “My campaign is built on a people-first, community-driven commitment: to make life affordable for everyone at all stages.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports equitable, sustainable investment in roads and infrastructure

    Candace Calloway for State Representative District 5

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Candace Calloway · votecandacecalloway.com

    “I am advocating for equitable and sustainable infrastructure investment including both our roads and the places they take us to.”
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