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State Representative, 5th District

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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 Wayne and Oakland counties.

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Candace Calloway

Democratic

Construction worker, City of Detroit

The gist

  • Supports lowering living costs, including auto insurance
  • Supports education paths to both universities and trades
  • Supports equitable, sustainable investment in roads and infrastructure
More about Candace
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  1. Supports lowering living costs, including auto insurance

    Candace Calloway for State Representative District 5

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Candace Calloway · votecandacecalloway.com

    “My campaign is built on a people-first, community-driven commitment: to make life affordable for everyone at all stages.”

  2. Supports education paths to both universities and trades

    Candace Calloway for State Representative District 5

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Candace Calloway · votecandacecalloway.com

    “Every child in Michigan deserves a world-class education — whether their path leads to a university or a union hall.”

  3. Supports equitable, sustainable investment in roads and infrastructure

    Candace Calloway for State Representative District 5

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Candace Calloway · votecandacecalloway.com

    “I am advocating for equitable and sustainable infrastructure investment including both our roads and the places they take us to.”

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; 3 issues covered in this race.