Sarah Lightner
Candidate for State Representative, 45th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; paralegal
- Lives in
- Springport
- Campaign website
- electsarahlightner.com
Fourth-term state representative and chair of the House Judiciary Committee. A paralegal specializing in criminal defense and family law who, with her husband, runs a small crop farm and hay-baling operation; former Jackson County commissioner.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports property tax and income tax relief.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 45Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support property tax relief, and income tax relief”
Supported ending taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 45Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have supported no tax on tips, overtime, social security and pensions.”
Voted to eliminate the state property tax.In office
ReportRep. Lightner votes to eliminate state property tax, lower costs for Michigan familiesPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“voted to advance a sweeping plan to lower costs for Michigan families by eliminating the state property tax”
Public safety
Supports returning undocumented immigrants to apply legally.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 45Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Undocumented people that came here illegally, do need to be sent back to their home countries and go through the proper channels”
Economy & jobs
Led House passage of payroll company oversight bills.In office
ReportRep. Lightner, House approve plan to better protect small businesses, employees' paychecksPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“setting clear, consistent rules for companies that handle payroll and other financial transactions”
Courts & justice
Supports Corrections Director Heidi Washington's resignation.In office
ReportRep. Lightner renews call for MDOC Director Washington to resignPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“renewed her call for Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington to resign”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Sarah Lightner on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- 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: Calhoun County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Jackson County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Kalamazoo County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sarah Lightner: About, Michigan House Republicans
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 45
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Rep. Lightner votes to eliminate state property tax, lower costs for Michigan families
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Lightner renews call for MDOC Director Washington to resign
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Lightner, House approve plan to better protect small businesses, employees' paychecks
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
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