State Representative, 85th District · Michigan 2026 General Election

Richard Abraham

Democratic

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Proposes a floor vote on every bill within 90 days.
Fixing the System — Richard Abraham
Campaign website · Richard Abraham for State Representative · abrahamfor85.com
“I will push for a rule requiring every bill to receive an open floor vote within 90 days of being introduced.”
Proposes caps on campaign spending.
Fixing the System — Richard Abraham
Campaign website · Richard Abraham for State Representative · abrahamfor85.com
“I will push for strict spending limits.”
Supports applying FOIA to the governor and Legislature.
Fixing the System — Richard Abraham
Campaign website · Richard Abraham for State Representative · abrahamfor85.com
“We must bring the governor and Legislature under the same FOIA standards as all other public officials.”

RepublicanIncumbent

State Representative; former Ottawa County treasurer · Zeeland

Supports a balanced state budget without overspending.
Voted for a smaller state budget for fiscal 2027.In office
Secured $500,000 for an Ottawa County water study.In office
Introduced bill separating e-bikes from electric mopeds in law.In office
Opposes a proposed court rule limiting immigration enforcement in courthouses.In office

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

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Supports a balanced state budget without overspending.
Bradley Slagh — Michigan State Representative, District 85
Campaign website · Bradley Slagh for Michigan · slaghformichigan.com
“A state budget should balance the way a family budget balances”
Voted for a smaller state budget for fiscal 2027.
Bradley Slagh — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“The budget is notably smaller than last year”
Secured $500,000 for an Ottawa County water study.
Bradley Slagh — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“Legislator secures $500K for Ottawa County water regeneration study”
Introduced bill separating e-bikes from electric mopeds in law.
Bradley Slagh — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“introduced bipartisan legislation to improve safety standards surrounding electric transportation devices by distinguishing traditional e-bikes from higher-powered electric mopeds”
Opposes a proposed court rule limiting immigration enforcement in courthouses.
Bradley Slagh — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“raising concerns about a proposed court rule that would prohibit the enforcement of federal immigration laws within Michigan court buildings”