State
State Representative, 2nd 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.
Taxes & budget
Joanna WhaleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ron KokindaRepublican
- Supports property-tax relief for longtime homeowners
Public safety
Joanna WhaleyDemocratic
- Supports community policing and gun violence reduction strategies
Ron KokindaRepublican
- Supports border security and funded addiction treatment
Education
Joanna WhaleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ron KokindaRepublican
- Supports phonics-based reading instruction and skilled-trades classes
Economy & jobs
Joanna WhaleyDemocratic
- Supports fair wages, bargaining rights and job training
Ron KokindaRepublican
- Opposes tax breaks for data centers; wants local control
Roads & infrastructure
Joanna WhaleyDemocratic
- Supports lower utility bills and consumer protections
Ron KokindaRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Joanna WhaleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ron KokindaRepublican
- Opposes green energy mandates; supports nuclear energy
Health & human services
Joanna WhaleyDemocratic
- Supports medical debt relief and oversight of insurance denials
- Supports abortion rights and reproductive health access
Ron KokindaRepublican
- Opposes abortion
Government & transparency
Joanna WhaleyDemocratic
- Supports equal access to work, housing and public spaces
Ron KokindaRepublican
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; 8 issues covered in this race.