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State Representative, 32nd District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 4
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 Washtenaw County.

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Mike Eller

Republican

Business owner

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Proposes cutting the state budget to pre-COVID levels
Proposes exempting seniors from property taxes, then phasing them out
Supports restoring parental authority over schooling
Supports returning zoning and other decisions to local governments

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Proposes cutting the state budget to pre-COVID levels
Mike Eller for State Representative
Campaign website · Mike Eller campaign · ellerformichigan.com
“Cut wasteful government spending and return the state budget to pre‑COVID levels”
Proposes exempting seniors from property taxes, then phasing them out
Mike Eller for State Representative
Campaign website · Mike Eller campaign · ellerformichigan.com
“Exempt seniors from property taxes and work toward phasing out property taxes entirely”
Supports restoring parental authority over schooling
Mike Eller for State Representative
Campaign website · Mike Eller campaign · ellerformichigan.com
“Remove government from the classroom, restoring parental authority”
Supports returning zoning and other decisions to local governments
Mike Eller for State Representative
Campaign website · Mike Eller campaign · ellerformichigan.com
“Return decision‑making power to local communities and elected officials, accountable to you”

John R. Tatar

U.S. Taxpayers

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No documented position found.

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Ryan Sample

Green

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No documented position found.

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Jimmie Wilson Jr

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative; electrician

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Supported added funding for the State Appellate Defender OfficeIn office
Supports state investment in job growthIn office
Led the House judiciary budget subcommittee for FY 2023-24In office

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

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Supported added funding for the State Appellate Defender Office
Wilson, Jr. on Bringing Justice Home in House Budget
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · May 8, 2024 · housedems.com
“The budget puts $3.3 million toward implementing new workload standards and another $1.1 million for salary increases for Michigan's State Appellate Defender's Office”
Supports state investment in job growth
Wilson, Jr. Applauds the Governor's Focus on Strengthening Michigan's Workforce
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Feb 27, 2025 · housedems.com
“I greatly support the governor's continued focus on job growth in our state”
Led the House judiciary budget subcommittee for FY 2023-24
Wilson, Jr. Secures Over $20 Million for Eastern Washtenaw County Communities
Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jun 30, 2023 · housedems.com
“As the chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Judiciary, I know just how much time and effort went into creating and finalizing this budget”

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