State
State Representative, 101st District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Michigan laws and the state budget on behalf of the district.
Covers Newaygo County and part of Wexford, Lake, Mason and Oceana counties.
Taxes & budget
Christopher R. CrainDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jaxon DeurRepublican
- Supports cutting the state income tax to 3.5%.
- Supports reforming property taxes.
Education
Christopher R. CrainDemocratic
- Proposes lowering class sizes toward 18 students per teacher.
Jaxon DeurRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Christopher R. CrainDemocratic
- Proposes incentives and loan forgiveness for farmers.
Jaxon DeurRepublican
- Supports deregulating agriculture and small businesses.
Roads & infrastructure
Christopher R. CrainDemocratic
- Supports burying power lines to improve grid reliability.
Jaxon DeurRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Christopher R. CrainDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jaxon DeurRepublican
- Supports amending PA 233 to restore local solar siting control.
Health & human services
Christopher R. CrainDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jaxon DeurRepublican
- Opposes abortion.
Government & transparency
Christopher R. CrainDemocratic
- Pledges to take no special-interest donations or endorsements.
- Supports a review to remove outdated state regulations.
Jaxon DeurRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.