State

State Representative, 35th 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 Hillsdale and Branch counties and part of Lenawee County.

Candidates Compare by issue

Jeff Cooley

Democratic

Quality engineer

The gist

Supports universal health coverage (MiCare)
Proposes restricting home sales to private equity firms
Proposes an expanded tax credit for first-time home buyers
Supports banning regulated utilities' political spending
Proposes a temporary halt to data center construction
Supports expanding GED programs and non-college career paths

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Supports universal health coverage (MiCare)
Policy Agenda — Jeff Cooley
Campaign website · Jeff Cooley for House 35 Committee · cooleyfor35.com
“Support Universal Health Care Coverage (MiCare)”
Proposes restricting home sales to private equity firms
Policy Agenda — Jeff Cooley
Campaign website · Jeff Cooley for House 35 Committee · cooleyfor35.com
“Restrict Sale of Homes to Private Equity Firms and Institutional Investors”
Proposes an expanded tax credit for first-time home buyers
Policy Agenda — Jeff Cooley
Campaign website · Jeff Cooley for House 35 Committee · cooleyfor35.com
“Expanded Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers”
Supports banning regulated utilities' political spending
Policy Agenda — Jeff Cooley
Campaign website · Jeff Cooley for House 35 Committee · cooleyfor35.com
“Ban Regulated Utilities from Spending Money to Influence or Elect Politicians”
Proposes a temporary halt to data center construction
Policy Agenda — Jeff Cooley
Campaign website · Jeff Cooley for House 35 Committee · cooleyfor35.com
“Temporarily Halt the Building of Data Centers in Michigan”
Supports expanding GED programs and non-college career paths
Policy Agenda — Jeff Cooley
Campaign website · Jeff Cooley for House 35 Committee · cooleyfor35.com
“Expand GED and High School Completion Programs”

Jennifer Wortz

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; farmer

The gist

Sponsored bills allowing lower-cost auto insurance coverage optionsIn office
Sponsored a bill preserving poll book drives 22 monthsIn office
Voted against the FY 2026-27 school aid budgetIn office
Opposes county funding for Planned ParenthoodIn office

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

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Sponsored bills allowing lower-cost auto insurance coverage options
Rep. Wortz testifies on plan to lower auto insurance costs
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Sep 25, 2026 · gophouse.org
“The best way to do that is by giving Michigan drivers more choices in coverage.”
Sponsored a bill preserving poll book drives 22 months
Rep. Wortz: Preserve election records, pass HB 5845
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Aug 19, 2026 · gophouse.org
“electronic poll book flash drives used in an election should be carefully preserved for 22 months”
Voted against the FY 2026-27 school aid budget
Rep. Wortz: Spend School Aid dollars more responsibly
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Jul 10, 2026 · gophouse.org
“I decided to vote no. I've become more and more concerned about the state's irresponsible use of the School Aid Fund”
Opposes county funding for Planned Parenthood
Rep. Wortz: Taxpayers have spoken, counties need to listen
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Aug 6, 2026 · gophouse.org
“propose directing $1.5 million in taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood”

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