State
State Representative, 65th 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 St. Clair, Macomb and Lapeer counties.
Education
James M. O'BrienDemocratic
- Supports replacing classroom tablets with books.
Jaime GreeneRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
James M. O'BrienDemocratic
- Supports raising the minimum wage to a living wage.
- Proposes billing low-wage employers for workers' SNAP benefits.
Jaime GreeneRepublican
- Supported extending the fuel-blend energy emergency waiver.In office
Roads & infrastructure
James M. O'BrienDemocratic
- Supports burying power lines to improve reliability.
Jaime GreeneRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
James M. O'BrienDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jaime GreeneRepublican
- Voted for parental access to minors' medical records.In office
Government & transparency
James M. O'BrienDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jaime GreeneRepublican
- Voted for Money Out of Politics campaign finance initiative.In office
Courts & justice
James M. O'BrienDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jaime GreeneRepublican
- Voted to license and oversee professional guardians.In office
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.