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.
Public safety
Alex HawkinsDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark TisdelRepublican
- Sponsored bill toughening second-degree sexual conduct penalties.In office
Education
Alex HawkinsDemocratic
- Opposes school vouchers.
Mark TisdelRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Alex HawkinsDemocratic
- Supports prevailing wage and paid family leave.
Mark TisdelRepublican
- Co-introduced bills recognizing out-of-state occupational licenses.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Alex HawkinsDemocratic
- Opposes energy deregulation.
Mark TisdelRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Alex HawkinsDemocratic
- Supports the Line 5 tunnel with strict safety standards.
Mark TisdelRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Alex HawkinsDemocratic
- Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship.
Mark TisdelRepublican
- Sponsored law creating a two-year lobbying ban for ex-lawmakers.In office
- Voted for Money Out of Politics campaign finance initiative.In office
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