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State Representative, 17th 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 part of Wayne County.
Public safety
Ken CriderRepublican
No documented position found.
Laurie PohutskyDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill limiting outside armed forces deployments into MichiganIn office
Housing
Ken CriderRepublican
No documented position found.
Laurie PohutskyDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill banning hotel price gouging during emergenciesIn office
Health & human services
Ken CriderRepublican
No documented position found.
Laurie PohutskyDemocratic
- Supports abortion rights legislationIn office
Courts & justice
Ken CriderRepublican
No documented position found.
Laurie PohutskyDemocratic
- Sponsored a law barring the 'gay or trans panic' defenseIn office
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