State
State Representative, 54th 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. Open seat: the current representative, Donni Steele (R), is not on the ballot for this district.
Public safety
Sarah PoundsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roman GaskeyRepublican
- Supports warrants for license-plate camera location searches.
Education
Sarah PoundsDemocratic
- Supports competitive teacher pay and retention efforts.
Roman GaskeyRepublican
- Supports a uniform statewide early reading test.
- Supports tutoring for students reading below grade level.
Housing
Sarah PoundsDemocratic
- Supports expanding affordable housing, childcare and health care.
Roman GaskeyRepublican
- Supports rewarding towns that approve affordable housing.
Economy & jobs
Sarah PoundsDemocratic
- Supports apprenticeships, collective bargaining and job training.
Roman GaskeyRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Sarah PoundsDemocratic
- Supports grid modernization and a diverse energy portfolio.
Roman GaskeyRepublican
- Proposes utility performance targets with mandatory rebates.
Environment & parks
Sarah PoundsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roman GaskeyRepublican
- Opposes state mandates for specific energy sources.
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.