Summary
The Michigan onAir Hub supports Michiganders to become more informed about and engaged in local, state, and federal politics while facilitating more civil and positive discussions with their representatives, candidates, and fellow citizens.
- Michigan is one of 50 state governance and elections hubs that the US onAir Network is providing to help reinvigorate US democracy. This post has short summaries of current state and federal representatives with links to their complete Hub posts. Students curate post content from government, campaign, social media, and public websites. Key content on the Michigan Hub is also replicated on the US onAir nations Hub at: us.onair.cc.
- AMichiganstudents will be forming onAir chapters in their colleges and universities to help curate Hub content. As more students participate and more onAir chapters are started, we will expand to include more state and local content as well as increase the number of aircasts – student-led, livestreamed, online discussions with candidates, representatives, and the public.
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Hub membership will enable you to:
- Participate in issue and interview aircasts (student-led livestreamed discussions);
- Interact directly with post authors and curators giving them feedback, content suggestions, and asking questions;
- Ask questions, make suggestions, and give endorsement to representatives
State Representatives
Michigan is located in the Midwest region of the USA with Lansing as its capital. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is Governor.
The Michigan legislature has 38 Senate members and 100 House members.
| Office | Name | Party | Assumed office | Next election | Term limited | Maximum term length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | Gretchen Whitmer | Democratic | January 1, 2019 | 2022 | No | Two lifetime terms | |
| Lieutenant Governor* | Garlin Gilchrist | Democratic | January 1, 2019 | 2022 | No | Two lifetime terms | |
| Secretary of State | Jocelyn Benson | Democratic | January 1, 2019 | 2022 | No | Two lifetime terms | |
| Attorney General | Dana Nessel | Democratic | January 1, 2019 | 2022 | No | Two lifetime terms | |
Gretchen Whitmer
Current Position: Governor since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Candidate: 2022 Governor
Former Position(s): State Senator from 2011 – 2015
Featured Quote:
The recent flooding is just one example of the extreme weather events we’ve seen in the last few years. The disaster relief funding @MichiganDOT has applied for will help keep Michiganders safe on our roads.
For more information, go to this post.
US Senators
Debbie Stabenow
Current Position: US Senator since 2001
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): US Representative from 1997 – 2001; State Senator from 1991 – 1994; State Delegate from 1979 – 1991
Other Positions:
Chair, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Featured Quote:
The first @January6thCmte hearing has started and the police who responded that day are testifying. I am grateful for their service and bravery that day.
For more information, go to this post.
Gary Peters
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urrent Position: US Senator since 2015
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): US Representative from 2009 – 2015; Commissioner of the Michigan Lottery from 2003 – 2007; State Senator from 1995 – 2002
Other Positions:
Chair, Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee (
Chair, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight and Ports
Featured Quote:
We must keep working together to pass infrastructure legislation. This is about spurring job creation, strengthening our economy, supporting Michigan businesses and investing to upgrade our roads, bridges and broadband access.
For more information, go to this post.
US House Members
Jack Bergman
Current Position: US Representative for MI 1st District since 2017
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position(s): Marine Corp from 1969 – 2009
Other Positions:
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Featured Quote:
Unregistered lobbying activity is, in itself, enough to warrant investigation. But lobbying efforts on behalf of the @StimsonCenter raises grave concerns of ongoing foreign government influence operations that undermine our Nation’s legislative process.
Bill Huizenga
Current Position: US Representative for MI 2nd District since 2011
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position(s): State Delegate from 2003 – 2009
Featured Quote:
Both governments should follow the science and drop all travel restrictions for travelers between the United States and Canada who are fully vaccinated travelers or provide proof of a negative PCR test.
For more information, go to this post.
Peter Meijer
Current Position: US Representative for MI 3rd District since 2021
Affiliation: Republican
For more information, go to this post.
John Moolenaar
Current Position: US Representative for MI 4th District since 2015
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position(s): State Senator from 2011 – 2014; State Delegate from 2003 – 2008
Featured Quote:
Congress should never allow the money of hardworking taxpayers to be used to end the lives of unborn children. We should continue to protect unborn children and keep the Hyde Amendment. #HydeSavesLives
For more information, go to this post.
Dan Kildee
Current Position: US Representative for MI 5th District since 2013
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): Genesee County Treasurer from 1996 – 2012
Featured Quote:
Thank you to these brave police officers. Thank you for protecting the lives of members, staff and visitors on January 6th. Thank you for defending our democracy. Thank you for your heroism & bravery to testify before Congress and bring the truth to the American people.
For more information, go to this post.
Fred Upton
Current Position: US Representative for MI 6th District since 1987
Affiliation: Republican
Featured Quote:
Any effort to sink the bipartisan infrastructure deal that makes critical investments in our physical infrastructure would be a real dagger to all the progress we’ve made – both Republicans & Democrats – on this package. We’ve got to stop the partisan games & get this done. #MI06
For more information, go to this post.
Tim Walberg
Current Position: US Representative for MI 7th District since 2011
Affiliation: Republican
Featured Quote:
Pleased two of my bipartisan @HouseCommerce bills passed the House this week. These bills take important steps to strengthen America’s energy security and ensure our nation remains on the forefront of wireless innovation.
For more information, go to this post.
Elissa Slotkin
Current Position: US Representative for MI 8th District since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Candidate: 2022 US Representative for 8th
Elissa Blair Slotkin (born July 10, 1976) is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 8th congressional district since 2019.
A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst and Department of Defense official. Her district is based in Lansing, and stretches into the outer northern and western suburbs of Detroit.
For more information, go to this post.
Andy Levin
Current Position: US Representative for MI 9th District since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Other Positions:
Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation
Quote:
Look at this amazing piece created by young artists in support of my BUILD GREEN Act with @SenWarren
and @AOC! The next generation of organizers and activists has already picked up that the arts are vitally important to the struggle for justice. Very impressive!
For more information, go to this post.
Lisa McClain
Current Position: US Representative for MI 10th District since 2021
Affiliation: Republican
Featured Quote:
As “that woman,” no I won’t apologize for calling out the double standards that you have set @SpeakerPelosi.
For more information, go to this post.
Haley Stevens
Current Position: US Representative for MI11th District since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Featured Quote:
Today, my amendment with @repmeijer to the @nist reauthorization bill passed through @HouseScience. This addition to the bill will provide funding to expand MEP center’s workforce development efforts and will promote the resiliency of domestic supply chains!
For more information, go to this post.
Debbie Dingell
Current Position: US Representative for MI 12th District since 2015
Affiliation: Democrat
Featured Quote:
Today, the bipartisan @January6thCmte is holding its first hearing with @CapitolPolice & @DCPoliceDept
officers whose lives were threatened by violent insurrectionists. We owe it to them to get the clear facts about that dark day.
For more information, go to this post.
Rashida Tlaib
Current Position: US Representative for MI 13th District since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): State Delegate from 2009 – 2014
Featured Quote:
One time survival checks don’t cut it when the bills haven’t stopped coming in every month. We need monthly, recurring, $2,000 survival checks
For more information, go to this post.
Brenda Lawrence
Current Position: US Representative for MI 14th District since 2015
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): Mayor of Southfield from 2001 – 2015
Featured Quote:
Funding #ForThePeople means funding priorities that every American cares about, including: rebuilding public health infrastructure investments in education support for small businesses
For more information, go to this post.
