State
State Senator, 17th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Michigan laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.
Covers St. Joseph, Cass and Branch counties and part of Berrien, Calhoun, Hillsdale and Jackson counties.
Taxes & budget
Ashleigh BakerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jonathan LindseyRepublican
- Sponsored bills eliminating the sales tax on utility bills.In office
- Sponsored a bill repealing the 24% wholesale marijuana tax.In office
Public safety
Ashleigh BakerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jonathan LindseyRepublican
- Sponsored a state task force to aid federal deportation efforts.In office
Education
Ashleigh BakerDemocratic
- Supports fully funded public schools and debt-free community college.
Jonathan LindseyRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Ashleigh BakerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jonathan LindseyRepublican
- Sponsored a two-year pause on local residential zoning restrictions.In office
Economy & jobs
Ashleigh BakerDemocratic
- Supports raising the minimum wage and affordable child care.
Jonathan LindseyRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Ashleigh BakerDemocratic
- Supports a transition to clean energy and protecting water.
Jonathan LindseyRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Ashleigh BakerDemocratic
- Supports protecting and expanding the Affordable Care Act.
Jonathan LindseyRepublican
- Co-sponsored bills capping medical debt interest and collections.In office
- Sponsored hospital price transparency legislation.In office
Government & transparency
Ashleigh BakerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Jonathan LindseyRepublican
- Sponsored a bill restoring excuse requirements for absentee voting.In office
- Sponsored a bill requiring voter ID at polling places.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; 8 issues covered in this race.