Laurie Pohutsky
Candidate for State Representative, 17th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Campaign website
- housedems.com
State representative in her fourth term for parts of northwest Detroit, Redford Township and Livonia; former Speaker Pro Tempore. Holds a microbiology degree from Michigan State University and worked in food safety, toxicology and health care.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored a bill limiting outside armed forces deployments into MichiganIn office
ReportPohutsky Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Federal Deployment of Armed Forces in MichiganPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Aug 21, 2025 · housedems.com
“Deploying U.S. armed forces against civilians runs counter to the very foundations of”
Housing
Sponsored a bill banning hotel price gouging during emergenciesIn office
ReportHoskins, Pohutsky, Mentzer Package Targets Price Gouging During EmergenciesPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com
“My bill in this package would prohibit price gouging for lodging, including hotels, so families can afford a place to stay.”
Health & human services
Supports abortion rights legislationIn office
In 2022 urged passage of the Reproductive Health Act before the 1931 abortion ban was resolved.
ReportPohutsky Calls on Republicans to Return to Work and Pass the Reproductive Health ActPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Aug 17, 2022 · housedems.com
“The Legislature could act today to secure reproductive rights”
Courts & justice
Sponsored a law barring the 'gay or trans panic' defenseIn office
House Bill 4718 (2024).
ReportPohutsky 'Gay Panic' Defense Bill Heading to Governor's DeskPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jul 1, 2024 · housedems.com
“This legislation prohibits “gay or trans panic” defense,”
All sources (8)
- 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
- Official Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Wayne County Clerk · waynecountymi.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Wayne County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- About Laurie Pohutsky
Government record · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com
- Hoskins, Pohutsky, Mentzer Package Targets Price Gouging During Emergencies
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com
- Pohutsky Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Federal Deployment of Armed Forces in Michigan
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Aug 21, 2025 · housedems.com
- Pohutsky 'Gay Panic' Defense Bill Heading to Governor's Desk
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jul 1, 2024 · housedems.com
- Pohutsky Calls on Republicans to Return to Work and Pass the Reproductive Health Act
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Aug 17, 2022 · housedems.com
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