Meet the 4 anti-abortion Michigan Republicans attempting to flip the state House of Representatives
Jim DeSana – District 29
Rep. Jim DeSana (R-Carleton) is finishing his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives after narrowly getting elected in 2022 by just 1,040 votes. During his short time in Michigan’s lower chamber, DeSana co-sponsored a resolution to repeal the right to reproductive freedom in Michigan, which he is vehemently opposed to. During a fundraiser on Jan. 18, DeSana was recorded saying he is completely against abortion, and that he believes women who seek abortions are “evil” and “demonic.”
Josh Powell – District 25
Republican candidate Josh Powell is seeking to flip Michigan’s District 25th District seat, which is currently held by Rep. Peter Herzberg (D-Westland). In April, Herzberg won a special election to fill District 25’s seat by defeating Powell by 2,277 votes. The pair are set for a rematch in November to determine who will serve a full term and represent over 90,000 citizens in suburbs outside of Detroit. During a fundraising event on Feb. 12, Powell not only confirmed that he is 100% anti-abortion, but that he is also open to taking opportunities to weaken Michigan’s abortion access if they arise.
Rylee Linting – District 27
Republicans in Michigan see the 27th District as a viable seat to flip this cycle, as they prop up 22-year-old political newcomer Rylee Linting. The seat is currently held by incumbent Rep. Jaime Churches (D-Downriver), who won the seat in 2022 by a narrow 660 votes. Linting has been endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan, an anti-abortion organization that asserts a candidate must be pro-life “with no exceptions other than the life of the mother” to earn their support.
Jamie Thompson – District 28
The 28th District is projected to be another competitive race with Rep. Jamie Thompson (R-Brownstown) defending her seat against Democratic challenger Janise O’Neil Robinson. Thompson won the seat in 2022 by 735 votes.Last December, Thompson co-hosted a Christmas supply drive with an anti-abortion pregnancy center. At the event, Thompson was asked if she was 100% anti-abortion without exceptions, to which she indicated “yes.”
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