State
State Representative, 53rd 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 Oakland County.
Public safety
Melissa SchultzRepublican
No documented position found.
Brenda CarterDemocratic
- Supported universal background checks, safe storage, red-flag orders.In office
Education
Melissa SchultzRepublican
No documented position found.
Brenda CarterDemocratic
- Supports less reliance on high-stakes testing.
Environment & parks
Melissa SchultzRepublican
No documented position found.
Brenda CarterDemocratic
- Supports PFAS cleanup and polluter accountability.
Government & transparency
Melissa SchultzRepublican
No documented position found.
Brenda CarterDemocratic
- Introduced bill repealing Michigan's emergency manager law.In office
Courts & justice
Melissa SchultzRepublican
No documented position found.
Brenda CarterDemocratic
- Supports constitutional protections for noncitizen residents.
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