State

State Representative, 55th 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.

Candidates Compare by issue

Alex Hawkins

Democratic

Explosive ordnance disposal officer, Michigan Army National Guard

The gist

Opposes school vouchers.
Supports the Line 5 tunnel with strict safety standards.
Opposes energy deregulation.
Supports prevailing wage and paid family leave.
Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship.

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Opposes school vouchers.
VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 55
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I oppose voucher schemes that divert public money to private schools without equivalent accountability.”
Supports the Line 5 tunnel with strict safety standards.
VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 55
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support the Line 5 tunnel with strict safety and environmental standards.”
Opposes energy deregulation.
VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 55
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I oppose energy deregulation.”
Supports prevailing wage and paid family leave.
VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 55
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I support protecting and expanding collective bargaining rights, prevailing wage, paid family leave”
Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship.
VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 55
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Comprehensive reform with a pathway to citizenship is long overdue.”

Mark Tisdel

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative · Rochester Hills

The gist

Sponsored law creating a two-year lobbying ban for ex-lawmakers.In office
Sponsored bill toughening second-degree sexual conduct penalties.In office
Co-introduced bills recognizing out-of-state occupational licenses.In office
Voted for Money Out of Politics campaign finance initiative.In office

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

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Sponsored law creating a two-year lobbying ban for ex-lawmakers.
Rep. Mark Tisdel's revolving door reform signed into law
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“House Bill 4062 creates a two-year cooling-off period before former state representatives and senators may register as lobbyists in Michigan.”
Sponsored bill toughening second-degree sexual conduct penalties.
Tisdel-backed legislation strengthening penalties for sexual crimes against minors passes Michigan House
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“House Bill 6261 would strengthen penalties for second-degree criminal sexual conduct”
Co-introduced bills recognizing out-of-state occupational licenses.
Rep. Tisdel and Rep. Aragona introduce legislation to help licensed professionals get to work in Michigan
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“streamline Michigan's occupational licensing process and make it easier for qualified professionals licensed in other states to live and work in Michigan”
Voted for Money Out of Politics campaign finance initiative.
Tisdel stands with Michigan voters to get money out of politics
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“I listened, and I voted to make sure powerful corporations cannot use political donations”

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