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State Representative, 35th District
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Jennifer WortzOfficial portrait — Michigan House

Jennifer Wortz

Candidate for State Representative, 35th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; farmer
Campaign website
gophouse.org

State representative in her first term (elected 2024) for Hillsdale and Branch counties and the city of Hudson; vice chair of the House Agriculture Committee. Former manager of the Branch County Conservation District and Quincy Community Schools board member; she and her husband raise chickens on their farm.

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Photo: Official portrait — Michigan House

Documented positions

Education

  • Voted against the FY 2026-27 school aid budgetIn office

    Rep. Wortz: Spend School Aid dollars more responsibly

    Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Jul 10, 2026 · gophouse.org

    “I decided to vote no. I've become more and more concerned about the state's irresponsible use of the School Aid Fund”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored bills allowing lower-cost auto insurance coverage optionsIn office

    House Bills 5886-5888, bipartisan.

    Rep. Wortz testifies on plan to lower auto insurance costs

    Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Sep 25, 2026 · gophouse.org

    “The best way to do that is by giving Michigan drivers more choices in coverage.”
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Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Sponsored a bill preserving poll book drives 22 monthsIn office

    House Bill 5845, passed by the House.

    Rep. Wortz: Preserve election records, pass HB 5845

    Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Aug 19, 2026 · gophouse.org

    “electronic poll book flash drives used in an election should be carefully preserved for 22 months”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

All sources (9)

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