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State Representative, 27th District

Jaime Churches

Candidate for State Representative, 27th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Former state representative; teacher
Campaign website
jaimechurches.com

Former state representative for this district (2023–2024), defeated by Rylee Linting in 2024. Taught fifth grade Downriver for 10 years and was a teachers' union vice president; Madonna University graduate.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports universal background checks and safe gun storage

    Jaime Churches for State Representative

    Campaign website · Friends of Jaime Churches · jaimechurches.com

    “Requiring background checks for all firearm purchases”
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Education

  • Supports free universal pre-K and affordable child care

    About Jaime Churches

    Campaign website · Friends of Jaime Churches · jaimechurches.com

    “Calling for Affordable Childcare, Free Universal Pre-K, and Young Fives”
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  • Supports full-time literacy coaches in every elementary school

    About Jaime Churches

    Campaign website · Friends of Jaime Churches · jaimechurches.com

    “Advocate for Full-time Literacy Coaches in All Elementary Buildings”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports living wages for working families

    About Jaime Churches

    Campaign website · Friends of Jaime Churches · jaimechurches.com

    “Ensure Access to Living Wages for Working Families”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports rebuilding roads, bridges and water filtration systems

    About Jaime Churches

    Campaign website · Friends of Jaime Churches · jaimechurches.com

    “Advocate for the Replacement of Outdated Water Filtration Systems”
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Health & human services

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jaime Churches on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

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