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State Senator, 36th District
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Michele Hoitenga

Candidate for State Senator, 36th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State senator, 36th District; energy consulting business co-owner
Campaign website
senatormichelehoitenga.com

State senator since 2023; state representative for the 102nd District from 2016 to 2022, where she chaired the Communications and Technology Committee, and mayor of Manton from 2013 to 2016. Co-owns PhD Consulting, an energy consulting business.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Sponsored bill ending state income tax on overtime payIn office

    Hoitenga introduces legislation to eliminate state income tax on overtime

    Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Mar 13, 2025 · senatormichelehoitenga.com

    “legislation to eliminate state income tax on overtime earnings, which would bring much-needed tax relief to hardworking families across Michigan”
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  • Sponsored bill exempting residents 70 and older from property taxesIn office

    Hoitenga bill would end property taxes for seniors over 70

    Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · May 13, 2025 · senatormichelehoitenga.com

    “Michigan seniors age 70 and older would be exempt from paying property taxes under legislation introduced Tuesday”
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Environment & parks

Government & transparency

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