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State Representative, 73rd 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 Ingham County.

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Julie BrixieOfficial portrait — Michigan House

Julie Brixie

DemocraticIncumbent

State representative · Meridian Township

The gist

  • Reintroduced bills extending sexual-abuse statutes of limitations.In office
  • Introduced bill expanding the list of protected rare wetlands.In office
  • Introduced bills banning bump stocks and large-capacity magazines.In office
  • Introduced bills raising gun-buying age to 21, adding waiting period.In office
  • Opposes federal orders keeping the Campbell coal plant open.In office

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

More about Julie
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  1. Reintroduced bills extending sexual-abuse statutes of limitations.

    Brixie Reintroduces Justice for Survivors Bill Package with Bipartisan Support

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Jun 4, 2026 · housedems.com

    “extend the statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct and allow for a one year revival window”
  2. Introduced bill expanding the list of protected rare wetlands.

    Brixie Introduces Wetland Protection Legislation on Earth Day

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Apr 22, 2026 · housedems.com

    “introduced legislation to expand the list of rare and imperiled wetlands in Michigan”
  3. Introduced bills banning bump stocks and large-capacity magazines.

    Brixie, Scott Unveil Firearm Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Caucus' Legislative Priorities, New Legislation

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 18, 2026 · housedems.com

    “lower gun lethality by banning bump stocks and large capacity magazines”
  4. Introduced bills raising gun-buying age to 21, adding waiting period.

    Brixie, Scott Unveil Firearm Safety and Gun Violence Prevention Caucus' Legislative Priorities, New Legislation

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 18, 2026 · housedems.com

    “increase the age to buy a gun to 21 and mandate a three day waiting period”
  5. Opposes federal orders keeping the Campbell coal plant open.

    Mentzer, Brixie Call on the Federal Government to Not Extend the Campbell Coal Plant

    Public statement · Michigan House Democrats · Nov 14, 2025 · housedems.com

    “to rescind its emergency orders and allow the J.H. Campbell coal plant to retire”

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State Representative, 73rd District · Michigan 2026 General Election · The Gist