Mark E. Huizenga
Candidate for State Senator, 30th District
Background
- Occupation
- State senator, 30th District; management consultant
- Campaign website
- votehuizenga.com
State senator since a 2021 special election, re-elected in 2022; previously state representative for the 74th District (2019–2021) and mayor of Walker (2013–2018). Owns a management consulting firm and is a managing partner of Key Green Solutions.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted for final 2026 state budgetIn office
ReportHuizenga comments on passage of new state budgetGovernment record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Oct 3, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
“This budget is about putting West Michigan families first — cutting taxes, easing the cost of living, and investing in schools”
Proposed tax relief on children's essentials in budget amendmentsIn office
ReportHuizenga offers budget amendments to lower costs, provide peace of mind for Michigan familiesGovernment record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Apr 30, 2026 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
“would have provided targeted tax relief for Michigan families by reducing costs on essential items for children and certain household goods”
Public safety
Voted to update the Sex Offenders Registration ActIn office
Changes followed court rulings that made parts of the registry law unenforceable.
ReportSen. Huizenga votes to protect the most vulnerable and uphold public safetyGovernment record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Jun 17, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
“I supported this measure because families deserve access to information that helps them protect themselves and their loved ones.”
Economy & jobs
Voted for bill preserving the tipped minimum wageIn office
ReportHuizenga supports bipartisan solution to save Michigan’s tipped wageGovernment record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Feb 13, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
“I am proud to stand up for Michigan servers, bartenders, and local restaurants and support a bipartisan solution”
Environment & parks
Proposes free PFAS blood testing for childrenIn office
Bipartisan bills with Rep. Julie Rogers.
ReportSen. Huizenga, Rep. Rogers unveil bipartisan PFAS testing legislationGovernment record · Michigan Senate Republicans · May 20, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
“legislation that would provide free blood testing for children in areas impacted by PFAS contamination”
Health & human services
Sponsored Medicaid coverage for behavioral health crisis transportIn office
ReportHuizenga, Frisbie legislation would improve behavioral health services and lower costs for patientsGovernment record · Michigan Senate Republicans · May 13, 2026 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
“including providing Medicaid reimbursement for emergency transport for individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark E. Huizenga on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (11)
- 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: Kent County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official Candidates and Proposals List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/10/2026)
Election filing · Kent County Clerk, Elections Division · kentcountymi.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Ottawa County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Meet Senator Huizenga
Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · senatormarkhuizenga.com
- Huizenga, Frisbie legislation would improve behavioral health services and lower costs for patients
Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · May 13, 2026 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
- Sen. Huizenga, Rep. Rogers unveil bipartisan PFAS testing legislation
Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · May 20, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
- Huizenga comments on passage of new state budget
Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Oct 3, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
- Huizenga offers budget amendments to lower costs, provide peace of mind for Michigan families
Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Apr 30, 2026 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
- Huizenga supports bipartisan solution to save Michigan’s tipped wage
Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Feb 13, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
- Sen. Huizenga votes to protect the most vulnerable and uphold public safety
Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Jun 17, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com
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