State
State Representative, 72nd 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 Genesee, Oakland and Livingston counties.
Public safety
Thomas RyanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike MuellerRepublican
- Led House passage of tougher penalty for disarming police.In office
- Co-introduced limits on use of license-plate camera data.In office
Education
Thomas RyanDemocratic
- Supports recruiting teachers through better pay, less paperwork.
Mike MuellerRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Thomas RyanDemocratic
- Supports skilled trades training and lower housing costs.
Mike MuellerRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Thomas RyanDemocratic
- Supports expanding clean energy and modernizing the grid.
Mike MuellerRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Thomas RyanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike MuellerRepublican
- Sponsored law letting other physicians sign death certificates.In office
Courts & justice
Thomas RyanDemocratic
- Supports constitutional rights regardless of immigration status.
Mike MuellerRepublican
- Sponsored bill ending attorney general oversight of county prosecutors.In office
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