State
State Representative, 78th 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 Ionia, Barry, Kent and Eaton counties.
Public safety
Rachel GrossDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brandon L. StrongRepublican
- Supports gun rights; endorsed by a gun-owners group.
Ben DeJongLibertarian
No documented position found.
Education
Rachel GrossDemocratic
- Supports restricting student cell phone use during class.
Brandon L. StrongRepublican
- Supports parents' role and "educational freedom."
Ben DeJongLibertarian
No documented position found.
Housing
Rachel GrossDemocratic
- Supports investing in rural rental housing organizations.
Brandon L. StrongRepublican
No documented position found.
Ben DeJongLibertarian
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Rachel GrossDemocratic
- Supports safe nurse staffing standards.
- Supports expanding access to mental health professionals.
Brandon L. StrongRepublican
- Opposes abortion; endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan.
Ben DeJongLibertarian
No documented position found.
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; 4 issues covered in this race.