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State House — District 17 — Michigan 2026
Michigan 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.
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Candidates
BKen CriderRepublican
Livonia tradesman in the commercial HVAC industry. Previously ran for State House District 19 in 2014 and State Senate District 6 in 2022.
FLaurie PohutskyDemocratic
Incumbent Democratic State Representative serving since 2019, currently representing HD-17. Bachelor's in microbiology from Michigan State University (2010). Former laboratory technician and quality control technician. Former speaker pro tempore of the Michigan House. 100% environmental voting record (Michigan LCV). Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Reproductive Freedom for All, AFL-CIO Michigan, UAW, and Michigan LCV. Serves on Oversight Committee.
Communities in this district
City of Detroit (Wayne Co.) · City of Livonia (Wayne Co.) · Redford Township (Wayne Co.)
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