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State Senator, 5th District
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Matt KoleszarOfficial portrait — Michigan House

Matt Koleszar

Candidate for State Senator, 5th District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
State Representative, 22nd District

State representative for the 22nd House District (Plymouth, Northville and part of Livonia), serving his third term and chair of the House Education Committee in 2023–24. A former teacher and coach in the Airport Community School District and president of the Airport Education Association.

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Photo: Official portrait — Michigan House

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports universal background checks for gun purchases.In office

    Statement on the 2023 House Democratic package of universal background checks, safe storage and extreme risk protection orders.

    Koleszar Strongly Supports Gun Reform Legislation

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “We must pass legislation that implements universal background checks”
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  • Sponsored the 2023 hands-free distracted driving law.In office

    Koleszar's Distracted Driving Bill Passes House and Senate with Bipartisan Support

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “introduced by Koleszar, prohibits a person from using a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle or school bus.”
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  • Sponsored paid military leave for first responders in the reserves.In office

    House Bill 5232 (2025), paired with Rep. Ron Robinson's HB 5233.

    Koleszar Introduces Bill to Support First Responders

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · housedems.com

    “the legislation would allow first responders to take up to 26 paid days of military leave for reserve service or training”
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Education

Environment & parks

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