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State Senator, 30th District

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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 and Ottawa counties.

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Carol Glanville

Democratic

State representative, 84th District; former teacher

The gist

  • Sponsored bill creating an online design code protecting minorsIn office
  • Sponsored law requiring high schools to offer computer scienceIn office
  • Co-sponsored Freedom to Read Act on library book challengesIn office
  • Voted for the 2026-27 school aid and state budgetsIn office
  • Opposes House Republicans' $645 million funding clawbackIn office

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

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  1. Sponsored bill creating an online design code protecting minors

    Glanville Leads Way with Bill Introduction to Protect Children Online

    Government record · Michigan House Democrats · Dec 18, 2025 · housedems.com

    “It’s time for Michigan to set a standard for how our children’s data is collected and used”

  2. Sponsored law requiring high schools to offer computer science

    Glanville’s Computer Science Requirement Bill Signed Into Law

    Government record · Michigan House Democrats · Feb 4, 2025 · housedems.com

    “the policy requires public high schools to offer a computer science course”

  3. Co-sponsored Freedom to Read Act on library book challenges

    Paiz, Glanville Reintroduce Protect Freedom to Read Package

    Government record · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 13, 2025 · housedems.com

    “aims to protect access to books and educational materials in Michigan public and district libraries”

  4. Voted for the 2026-27 school aid and state budgets

    Glanville Supports Budget Passage, Urges Renewed Focus on Supporting K-12 Public Schools

    Government record · Michigan House Democrats · Jul 3, 2026 · housedems.com

    “The School Aid budget includes a significant increase in the weighted funding allowance”

  5. Opposes House Republicans' $645 million funding clawback

    Glanville, Grant Join Grand Rapids Stakeholders to Condemn House Republicans Pulling Back $645 Million in Community Investments

    Government record · Michigan House Democrats · Dec 12, 2025 · housedems.com

    “to urge residents to contact House Republicans and the governor’s office to restore the funding as soon as possible”
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Mark E. HuizengaOfficial portrait — Michigan Senate

Mark E. Huizenga

RepublicanIncumbent

State senator, 30th District; management consultant

The gist

  • Sponsored Medicaid coverage for behavioral health crisis transportIn office
  • Proposes free PFAS blood testing for childrenIn office
  • Voted for final 2026 state budgetIn office
  • Proposed tax relief on children's essentials in budget amendmentsIn office
  • Voted for bill preserving the tipped minimum wageIn office
  • Voted to update the Sex Offenders Registration ActIn office

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

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  1. Sponsored Medicaid coverage for behavioral health crisis transport

    Huizenga, Frisbie legislation would improve behavioral health services and lower costs for patients

    Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · May 13, 2026 · senatormarkhuizenga.com

    “including providing Medicaid reimbursement for emergency transport for individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis”

  2. Proposes free PFAS blood testing for children

    Sen. Huizenga, Rep. Rogers unveil bipartisan PFAS testing legislation

    Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · May 20, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com

    “legislation that would provide free blood testing for children in areas impacted by PFAS contamination”

  3. Voted for final 2026 state budget

    Huizenga comments on passage of new state budget

    Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Oct 3, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com

    “This budget is about putting West Michigan families first — cutting taxes, easing the cost of living, and investing in schools”

  4. Proposed tax relief on children's essentials in budget amendments

    Huizenga offers budget amendments to lower costs, provide peace of mind for Michigan families

    Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Apr 30, 2026 · senatormarkhuizenga.com

    “would have provided targeted tax relief for Michigan families by reducing costs on essential items for children and certain household goods”

  5. Voted for bill preserving the tipped minimum wage

    Huizenga supports bipartisan solution to save Michigan’s tipped wage

    Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Feb 13, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com

    “I am proud to stand up for Michigan servers, bartenders, and local restaurants and support a bipartisan solution”

  6. Voted to update the Sex Offenders Registration Act

    Sen. Huizenga votes to protect the most vulnerable and uphold public safety

    Government record · Michigan Senate Republicans · Jun 17, 2025 · senatormarkhuizenga.com

    “I supported this measure because families deserve access to information that helps them protect themselves and their loved ones.”

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