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State Senator, 32nd District

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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 Mason, Oceana and Benzie counties and part of Muskegon and Manistee counties.

Taxes & budget

  • Rebecca AmidonDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Kim ColeRepublican

    • Pledges to cut the state tax burden
    • Pledges a budget prioritizing essential services

Public safety

  • Rebecca AmidonDemocratic

    • Supports gun owners' and hunters' rights and access
  • Kim ColeRepublican

    • Pledges strong public safety policies

Economy & jobs

  • Rebecca AmidonDemocratic

    • Supports a living wage for child care workers
    • Opposes right-to-work laws
    • Supports prevailing wage requirements
  • Kim ColeRepublican

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Rebecca AmidonDemocratic

    • Proposes stronger protections for rivers, wetlands and lakes
  • Kim ColeRepublican

    • Pledges to protect natural resources and sportsmen

Health & human services

  • Rebecca AmidonDemocratic

    • Proposes expanding child care subsidies and tax credits
    • Pledges to keep rural hospitals and maternity units open
  • Kim ColeRepublican

    No documented position found.

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