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State Representative, 84th District

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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 Kent County.

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Khristian SilvisCampaign photo — votesilvis.com

Khristian Silvis

Democratic

Former congressional district director; Army veteran

The gist

  • Supports raising per-pupil school funding with inflation.
  • Supports keeping universal free school breakfast and lunch.
  • Proposes tuition aid for children of disabled veterans.
  • Supports paid family leave and expanded daycare access.
  • Supports expanding public transportation.
  • Supports lowering prescription drug prices.
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  1. Supports raising per-pupil school funding with inflation.

    Priorities — Khristian Silvis

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Khristian Silvis · votesilvis.com

    “Increasing the per-pupil funding for our K-12 public schools and keep it up with inflation.”
  2. Supports keeping universal free school breakfast and lunch.

    Priorities — Khristian Silvis

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Khristian Silvis · votesilvis.com

    “Protecting Governor Whitmer's universal free breakfast and lunch program.”
  3. Proposes tuition aid for children of disabled veterans.

    Priorities — Khristian Silvis

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Khristian Silvis · votesilvis.com

    “Expanding existing college tuition assistance programs to include the children of disabled veterans.”
  4. Supports paid family leave and expanded daycare access.

    Priorities — Khristian Silvis

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Khristian Silvis · votesilvis.com

    “Promoting family-oriented policies like paid family leave and expanded daycare access”
  5. Supports expanding public transportation.

    Priorities — Khristian Silvis

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Khristian Silvis · votesilvis.com

    “Expanding access to public transportation systems which connect all our communities.”
  6. Supports lowering prescription drug prices.

    Priorities — Khristian Silvis

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Khristian Silvis · votesilvis.com

    “Lowering prescription drug prices so families and seniors can afford the medications they need.”

Drew Jake Robbins

Republican

Senior HRIS software analyst · Grand Rapids

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