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.
Education
Jeff CooleyDemocratic
- Supports expanding GED programs and non-college career paths
Jennifer WortzRepublican
- Voted against the FY 2026-27 school aid budgetIn office
Housing
Jeff CooleyDemocratic
- Proposes restricting home sales to private equity firms
- Proposes an expanded tax credit for first-time home buyers
Jennifer WortzRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Jeff CooleyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jennifer WortzRepublican
- Sponsored bills allowing lower-cost auto insurance coverage optionsIn office
Environment & parks
Jeff CooleyDemocratic
- Proposes a temporary halt to data center construction
Jennifer WortzRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Jeff CooleyDemocratic
- Supports universal health coverage (MiCare)
Jennifer WortzRepublican
- Opposes county funding for Planned ParenthoodIn office
Government & transparency
Jeff CooleyDemocratic
- Supports banning regulated utilities' political spending
Jennifer WortzRepublican
- Sponsored a bill preserving poll book drives 22 monthsIn 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; 6 issues covered in this race.