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State Representative, 13th District

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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 part of Macomb County.

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Mark Thomas FosterRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Mai XiongDemocratic

    • Supports pausing Flock license-plate cameras over privacy concernsIn office
    • Sponsored bills adding transparency rules for immigration enforcementIn office

Economy & jobs

  • Mark Thomas FosterRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Mai XiongDemocratic

    • Sponsored bills codifying and funding MI Tri-Share child careIn office

Health & human services

  • Mark Thomas FosterRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Mai XiongDemocratic

    • Sponsored a Medicaid buy-in program for uninsured workersIn office

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