State
State Representative, 77th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- 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 Ingham, Clinton and Eaton counties.
Public safety
Sally Jo NeltonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jennifer LongLibertarian
No documented position found.
Emily DievendorfDemocratic
- Introduced a bill limiting chemical weapons against protesters.In office
Education
Sally Jo NeltonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jennifer LongLibertarian
No documented position found.
Emily DievendorfDemocratic
- Introduced the SAFER Act on student harassment protections.In office
Housing
Sally Jo NeltonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jennifer LongLibertarian
No documented position found.
Emily DievendorfDemocratic
- Introduced a Renters' Bill of Rights package.In office
Economy & jobs
Sally Jo NeltonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jennifer LongLibertarian
No documented position found.
Emily DievendorfDemocratic
- Introduced a bill capping streaming ad volume.In office
Health & human services
Sally Jo NeltonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jennifer LongLibertarian
No documented position found.
Emily DievendorfDemocratic
- Supports abortion rights and LGBTQIA+ protections.
Government & transparency
Sally Jo NeltonRepublican
No documented position found.
Jennifer LongLibertarian
No documented position found.
Emily DievendorfDemocratic
- Opposes Border Patrol surveillance equipment on state highways.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.