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State Representative, 44th District
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Jim Haadsma

Candidate for State Representative, 44th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Attorney, McCroskey Law
Campaign website
haadsmaformichigan.com

Former state representative (2019–2024) who chaired the House Labor Committee, and a former Calhoun County commissioner (2009–2016). An attorney at McCroskey Law practicing workers' compensation, disability and Social Security law; MSU and Wayne State law graduate.

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Photo: Campaign photo — VOTE411 (League of Women Voters)

Documented positions

Education

  • Supports consistent and fair public school funding.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 44

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I would advocate for consistent and fair funding for public schools”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supported repealing Michigan's right-to-work law as Labor chair.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 44

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I was incredibly proud to be Labor Chair … legislation was repealed in Michigan”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports banning utility shutoffs in extreme weather.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 44

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “to prevent shutoffs during winter's coldest and summer's hottest months”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports moving Michigan toward renewable energy.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 44

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I proudly voted to put Michigan on track towards renewable energy”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports due process for all residents regardless of status.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 44

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Fair treatment and due process are non-negotiable”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (3)

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