State
State Representative, 44th 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 Calhoun County.
Taxes & budget
Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve FrisbieRepublican
- Voted for a smaller state budget with no tax increases.In office
Education
Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
- Supports consistent and fair public school funding.
Steve FrisbieRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve FrisbieRepublican
- Secured $750,000 to rehabilitate Battle Creek homes.In office
Economy & jobs
Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
- Supported repealing Michigan's right-to-work law as Labor chair.
Steve FrisbieRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
- Supports banning utility shutoffs in extreme weather.
Steve FrisbieRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
- Supports moving Michigan toward renewable energy.
Steve FrisbieRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve FrisbieRepublican
- Sponsored bill keeping medical debt off credit reports.In office
Government & transparency
Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Steve FrisbieRepublican
- Supports ending secret severance payouts to departing state officials.In office
Courts & justice
Jim HaadsmaDemocratic
- Supports due process for all residents regardless of status.
Steve FrisbieRepublican
No documented position found.
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