State
State Senator, 30th 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 and Ottawa counties.
Taxes & budget
Carol GlanvilleDemocratic
- Voted for the 2026-27 school aid and state budgetsIn office
- Opposes House Republicans' $645 million funding clawbackIn office
Mark E. HuizengaRepublican
- Voted for final 2026 state budgetIn office
- Proposed tax relief on children's essentials in budget amendmentsIn office
Public safety
Carol GlanvilleDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark E. HuizengaRepublican
- Voted to update the Sex Offenders Registration ActIn office
Education
Carol GlanvilleDemocratic
- Sponsored law requiring high schools to offer computer scienceIn office
- Co-sponsored Freedom to Read Act on library book challengesIn office
Mark E. HuizengaRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Carol GlanvilleDemocratic
- Sponsored bill creating an online design code protecting minorsIn office
Mark E. HuizengaRepublican
- Voted for bill preserving the tipped minimum wageIn office
Environment & parks
Carol GlanvilleDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark E. HuizengaRepublican
- Proposes free PFAS blood testing for childrenIn office
Health & human services
Carol GlanvilleDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mark E. HuizengaRepublican
- Sponsored Medicaid coverage for behavioral health crisis transportIn 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; 6 issues covered in this race.