Courtesy Photo-Emily Dievendorf Candidate for State Representative the 77th District
I am running for re-election to state representative for the 77th District because I believe in a government that listens to, involves and represents everyone. My vision for a collaborative and representative democracy is simple: a government that serves all of us, not just the wealthiest or most powerful. I believe that our democratic process works best when it amplifies and prioritizes our underrepresented and underserved communities, ensuring that their needs are met and their rights protected.
We’ve accomplished a great deal in a short amount of time: securing funding for gun violence prevention, ensuring free meals for school children, providing universal pre-K, and supporting working families by eliminating the pension tax and expanding tax credits. But I know there’s still so much more to do.
In my second term I will continue to fight to protect worker rights, expand economic opportunities, defend civil rights and ensure that every person has access to the resources they need to succeed. I will advocate for environmental justice, so that no community is left bearing the burden of pollution or climate change, and push for affordable housing initiatives that recognize housing as a fundamental right, not a privilege. I believe in protecting the rights of all individuals—whether it’s defending reproductive rights, advancing economic security, or fighting for equal treatment under the law.
As a key battleground state, Michigan faces an ultra-conservative agenda that seeks to divide us, but I believe that leadership should be about collaboration, not control. I will work across the aisle to bring people together and find common-sense solutions to the challenges we face. Whether it’s improving our schools, fixing our infrastructure, expanding access to housing, or making healthcare more affordable, we need leadership that prioritizes people over politics. We may not always agree on every issue, but we can work together to create policies that benefit our entire community.
Transparency is important to me, that’s why I am committed to reforms that will make our government more inclusive and responsive—campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of big money, and expanding access to voting so that every citizen can participate in our democracy without barriers. I have also made the personal decision not to sign non-disclosure agreements; it is my belief that policy should not be decided upon behind closed doors.
I am running for re-election because I believe in a democracy that centers love and compassion. I’m not just fighting for policies—I’m fighting for people. For you. For us. We’ve achieved so much together, but we can’t stop now. We must continue building a future where justice and equity are more than just words—they are a reality for every single person in our district.
I’m asking for your support once again so that we can keep moving forward. Let’s build on what we’ve started. Let’s continue shaping a Michigan that works for everyone.
Vote for me, Emily Dievendorf, for State Representative of the 77th District, and let’s finish what we’ve begun.
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