State
State Representative, 85th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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 Ottawa County.
Taxes & budget
Richard AbrahamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bradley SlaghRepublican
- Supports a balanced state budget without overspending.
- Voted for a smaller state budget for fiscal 2027.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Richard AbrahamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bradley SlaghRepublican
- Introduced bill separating e-bikes from electric mopeds in law.In office
Environment & parks
Richard AbrahamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bradley SlaghRepublican
- Secured $500,000 for an Ottawa County water study.In office
Government & transparency
Richard AbrahamDemocratic
- Proposes a floor vote on every bill within 90 days.
- Proposes caps on campaign spending.
- Supports applying FOIA to the governor and Legislature.
Bradley SlaghRepublican
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Richard AbrahamDemocratic
No documented position found.
Bradley SlaghRepublican
- Opposes a proposed court rule limiting immigration enforcement in courthouses.In office
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