Jennifer A. Conlin
Candidate for State Representative, 48th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Ann Arbor Charter Township
- Campaign website
- conlinforstaterep.com
Second-term state representative for the 48th District. A longtime journalist who contributed to The New York Times and was deputy content editor for the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan; U-M and Northwestern graduate.
Documented positions
Education
Supports universal pre-K for every 4-year-old.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 48Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“universal pre-K for every 4-year old”
Housing
Supports easing zoning limits on accessory dwelling units.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 48Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Outdated zoning regulations have prohibited types of accessory dwelling units from being built”
Environment & parks
Supports community solar and balcony solar.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 48Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“We should continue supporting community solar on rooftops, parking lots, and other underused sites, while allowing balcony solar”
Voted for the 2023 Clean Energy and Jobs Act.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 48Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I was proud to vote YES on the Clean Energy and Jobs Act”
Health & human services
Introduced bill capping insulin copays at $35 a month.In office
House Bill 6101 (2026).
ReportConlin Introduces Bill to Increase Healthcare AffordabilityPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jun 16, 2026 · housedems.com
“would cap the copay on insulin to $35 for a 30-day supply”
Government & transparency
Introduced resolution supporting the Obergefell marriage equality ruling.In office
ReportConlin Champions Marriage Equality with Resolution Supporting Obergefell v. HodgesPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 13, 2025 · housedems.com
“introduced House Resolution 43 today to support the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges”
All sources (9)
- Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Jackson County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Livingston County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Washtenaw County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official List of Candidates, November 3, 2026 Election (updated 9/25/2026)
Election filing · Washtenaw County Clerk / Register of Deeds · content.civicplus.com
- Jennifer Conlin: About, Michigan House Democrats
Government record · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com
- VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 48
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Conlin Introduces Bill to Increase Healthcare Affordability
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jun 16, 2026 · housedems.com
- Conlin Champions Marriage Equality with Resolution Supporting Obergefell v. Hodges
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 13, 2025 · housedems.com
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