State

State Representative, 30th 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 Monroe and Lenawee counties.

Candidates Compare by issue

Omar G. Ferdin

Democratic

Property restoration sales manager; workforce development

The gist

Supports property tax relief for working families and seniors
Supports holding insurers and utilities accountable on costs
Supports expanding career and technical education
Supports small businesses and skilled trades training
Supports protecting family farms and training new farmers

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Supports property tax relief for working families and seniors
Issues — Omar Ferdin
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Omar Ferdin · omarferdin.com
“Property tax relief for working families and seniors”
Supports holding insurers and utilities accountable on costs
Issues — Omar Ferdin
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Omar Ferdin · omarferdin.com
“Accountability for insurance companies and utility providers”
Supports expanding career and technical education
Issues — Omar Ferdin
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Omar Ferdin · omarferdin.com
“Expanding career and technical education”
Supports small businesses and skilled trades training
Issues — Omar Ferdin
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Omar Ferdin · omarferdin.com
“I believe in supporting small businesses, investing in skilled trades, and strengthening our local workforce.”
Supports protecting family farms and training new farmers
Issues — Omar Ferdin
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Omar Ferdin · omarferdin.com
“Supporting and protecting local family farms”

William Bruck

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; Army veteran; lineman

The gist

Sponsored election bills barring foreign funding of ballot campaignsIn office
Led the 'S.H.I.E.L.D. Michigan' drone regulation packageIn office
Sponsored a bill keeping trucks out of left lanesIn office
Opposes DHHS handling of a Monroe County CPS caseIn office

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

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Sponsored election bills barring foreign funding of ballot campaigns
Rep. Bruck bill to safeguard Michigan elections from foreign influence passes House
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Feb 5, 2026 · gophouse.org
“an election integrity package sponsored by Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-Martin) and Rep. William Bruck (R-Erie Township) to protect Michigan elections from foreign influence”
Led the 'S.H.I.E.L.D. Michigan' drone regulation package
Critical Michigan infrastructure will be protected through new legislative S.H.I.E.L.D.
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Nov 6, 2025 · gophouse.org
“a comprehensive bill package that installs common-sense safeguards for drone technology by balancing innovation with accountability”
Sponsored a bill keeping trucks out of left lanes
Rep. Bruck's bill addressing truck traffic motors through House
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Aug 20, 2025 · gophouse.org
“requiring large trucks and tractor-trailers to stay out of the left lane when traveling on expressways with three or more lanes”
Opposes DHHS handling of a Monroe County CPS case
Rep. Bruck: DHHS hearing confirms failures in department's most basic responsibilities
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Sep 10, 2025 · gophouse.org
“procedural mistakes and inaction from a state department charged with protecting Michigan's most vulnerable amounts to a dereliction of duty”

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