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State Representative, 48th District

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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 Livingston, Washtenaw and Jackson counties.

Brian Ignatowski

Republican

The gist

No documented position found.

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Jennifer A. ConlinOfficial portrait — Michigan House

Jennifer A. Conlin

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Ann Arbor Charter Township

The gist

  • Supports community solar and balcony solar.
  • Voted for the 2023 Clean Energy and Jobs Act.
  • Supports universal pre-K for every 4-year-old.
  • Supports easing zoning limits on accessory dwelling units.
  • Introduced bill capping insulin copays at $35 a month.In office
  • Introduced resolution supporting the Obergefell marriage equality ruling.In office

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

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  1. Supports community solar and balcony solar.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 48

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “We should continue supporting community solar on rooftops, parking lots, and other underused sites, while allowing balcony solar”
  2. Voted for the 2023 Clean Energy and Jobs Act.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 48

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I was proud to vote YES on the Clean Energy and Jobs Act”
  3. Supports universal pre-K for every 4-year-old.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 48

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “universal pre-K for every 4-year old”
  4. Supports easing zoning limits on accessory dwelling units.

    VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 48

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Outdated zoning regulations have prohibited types of accessory dwelling units from being built”
  5. Introduced bill capping insulin copays at $35 a month.

    Conlin Introduces Bill to Increase Healthcare Affordability

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jun 16, 2026 · housedems.com

    “would cap the copay on insulin to $35 for a 30-day supply”
  6. Introduced resolution supporting the Obergefell marriage equality ruling.

    Conlin Champions Marriage Equality with Resolution Supporting Obergefell v. Hodges

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 13, 2025 · housedems.com

    “introduced House Resolution 43 today to support the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges”

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