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State Representative, 20th District

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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.

S. David Sullivan

Republican

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Noah ArbitOfficial portrait — Michigan House

Noah Arbit

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative

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  • Sponsored the Michigan Hate Crime Act, signed into lawIn office
  • Sponsored a bill barring election-crime convicts from canvassing boardsIn office
  • Co-sponsored 'click-to-cancel' subscription legislationIn office
  • Sponsored bills expanding mental health insurance accessIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Noah
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  1. Sponsored the Michigan Hate Crime Act, signed into law

    Arbit's Landmark Michigan Hate Crime Act Signed into Law

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jan 22, 2025 · housedems.com

    “Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Michigan Hate Crime Act into law. Introduced by State Representative Noah Arbit”
  2. Sponsored a bill barring election-crime convicts from canvassing boards

    Arbit Bill Prohibits Election Law Violators from Certifying Elections

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 12, 2024 · housedems.com

    “to disqualify individuals convicted of election-related crimes from serving on the Board of State Canvassers or on a county board of election canvassers”
  3. Co-sponsored 'click-to-cancel' subscription legislation

    Morgan, Arbit Introduce 'Click to Cancel'

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Sep 9, 2025 · housedems.com

    “Our 'Click-to-Cancel' legislation will make it easy for Michiganders to cancel subscription services whenever they want.”
  4. Sponsored bills expanding mental health insurance access

    Arbit Introduces Advancing MI Mental Health Package

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jan 8, 2024 · housedems.com

    “No issue is more pressing than ensuring every Michigander has access to mental health care”

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