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State Representative, 29th 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 Wayne and Monroe counties.

Taxes & budget

  • Darian CountsDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • James DeSanaRepublican

    • Proposes a 90-day suspension of the state gas taxIn office

Public safety

  • Darian CountsDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • James DeSanaRepublican

    • Sponsored a bill repealing Michigan's red flag lawIn office
    • Co-sponsored permitless concealed carry billsIn office

Health & human services

  • Darian CountsDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • James DeSanaRepublican

    • Voted against the MDHHS budget, citing Medicaid fraudIn office
    • Opposed repealing the 1931 abortion lawIn office

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; 3 issues covered in this race.