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State Representative, 70th District

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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 Genesee County.

Larry Hutchinson

Republican

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No documented position found.

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Cynthia R. NeeleyOfficial portrait — Michigan House

Cynthia R. Neeley

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative; small business owner · Flint

The gist

  • Sponsored bills raising penalties for shootings at cars and homes.In office
  • Voted against the 2025 House Republican omnibus budget.In office
  • Sponsored bill simplifying organ donor registration on tax returns.In office

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

More about Cynthia
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  1. Sponsored bills raising penalties for shootings at cars and homes.

    Neeley's Bills to Increase Penalties for Car and Residential Shootings Pass Michigan House, Advance to Senate

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · May 15, 2026 · housedems.com

    “increasing penalties for shootings involving occupied vehicles and residential areas”
  2. Voted against the 2025 House Republican omnibus budget.

    Neeley Votes No on Reckless Republican Budget

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Aug 29, 2025 · housedems.com

    “Budgets reflect our values, and the Republican plan makes clear that theirs do not align with Michigan families.”
  3. Sponsored bill simplifying organ donor registration on tax returns.

    Neeley's Additional Check Your Heart Bill Passes House

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Sep 26, 2024 · housedems.com

    “passed House Bill 5394 yesterday, which simplifies Michiganders' ability to choose organ donation”

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