State
State Senator, 29th 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 part of Kent County.
Taxes & budget
Abbie Groff-BlaszakDemocratic
- Proposes a progressive state income tax
Brady A. MiddletonRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Abbie Groff-BlaszakDemocratic
- Opposes using the School Aid Fund for other programs
Brady A. MiddletonRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Abbie Groff-BlaszakDemocratic
- Proposes repealing Michigan's ban on rent stabilization
- Proposes zoning changes allowing duplexes and accessory units
Brady A. MiddletonRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Abbie Groff-BlaszakDemocratic
- Supports raising the minimum wage
- Proposes paid family leave and universal child care
- Proposes freeing workers from non-compete clauses
Brady A. MiddletonRepublican
- Pledges to support small businesses and address housing shortage
Health & human services
Abbie Groff-BlaszakDemocratic
- Proposes a single-payer state health system
Brady A. MiddletonRepublican
- Proposes better school nutrition and PE to cut child obesity
Government & transparency
Abbie Groff-BlaszakDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brady A. MiddletonRepublican
- Proposes requiring legislators to disclose who lobbied each vote
Courts & justice
Abbie Groff-BlaszakDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brady A. MiddletonRepublican
- Proposes enforcing restitution for crime victims
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; 7 issues covered in this race.