State
State Representative, 18th 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 Oakland County.
Taxes & budget
Kelly GarrettDemocratic
- Supports fair state revenue sharing with cities
Ryan FosterRepublican
No documented position found.
Public safety
Kelly GarrettDemocratic
- Supports accountable public safety plus prevention programs
Ryan FosterRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Kelly GarrettDemocratic
- Supports adequate public school funding and smaller classes
Ryan FosterRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Kelly GarrettDemocratic
- Supports fair wages and safe workplaces
Ryan FosterRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Kelly GarrettDemocratic
- Pledges to lower health care costs and protect coverage
Ryan FosterRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Kelly GarrettDemocratic
- Pledges to defend voting rights and transparent elections
Ryan FosterRepublican
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; 6 issues covered in this race.