Julie Brixie
Candidate for State Representative, 73rd District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Meridian Township
State representative who chairs the House Firearm Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Caucus. Served 18 years on the Meridian Township Board (two terms as trustee, three as treasurer); holds a master's degree in crop and soil sciences and ran a mobile laboratory investigating contaminated sites.
Documented positions
Public safety
Introduced bills banning bump stocks and large-capacity magazines.In office
Package with Rep. Helena Scott (March 2026) would also require firearm safety training for purchasers.
ReportBrixie, Scott Unveil Firearm Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Caucus' Legislative Priorities, New LegislationPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 18, 2026 · housedems.com
“lower gun lethality by banning bump stocks and large capacity magazines”
Introduced bills raising gun-buying age to 21, adding waiting period.In office
ReportBrixie, Scott Unveil Firearm Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Caucus' Legislative Priorities, New LegislationPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 18, 2026 · housedems.com
“increase the age to buy a gun to 21 and mandate a three day waiting period”
Environment & parks
Introduced bill expanding the list of protected rare wetlands.In office
ReportBrixie Introduces Wetland Protection Legislation on Earth DayPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Apr 22, 2026 · housedems.com
“introduced legislation to expand the list of rare and imperiled wetlands in Michigan”
Opposes federal orders keeping the Campbell coal plant open.In office
House Resolution 219 (2025), with Rep. Denise Mentzer.
ReportMentzer, Brixie Call on the Federal Government to Not Extend the Campbell Coal PlantPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Nov 14, 2025 · housedems.com
“to rescind its emergency orders and allow the J.H. Campbell coal plant to retire”
Courts & justice
Reintroduced bills extending sexual-abuse statutes of limitations.In office
Justice for Survivors package, House Bills 6047–6051 (2026).
ReportBrixie Reintroduces Justice for Survivors Bill Package with Bipartisan SupportPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jun 4, 2026 · housedems.com
“extend the statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct and allow for a one year revival window”
All sources (7)
- 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: Ingham County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Julie Brixie: About, Michigan House Democrats
Government record · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com
- Brixie Reintroduces Justice for Survivors Bill Package with Bipartisan Support
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jun 4, 2026 · housedems.com
- Brixie Introduces Wetland Protection Legislation on Earth Day
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Apr 22, 2026 · housedems.com
- Brixie, Scott Unveil Firearm Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Caucus' Legislative Priorities, New Legislation
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 18, 2026 · housedems.com
- Mentzer, Brixie Call on the Federal Government to Not Extend the Campbell Coal Plant
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Nov 14, 2025 · housedems.com
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