Jay Kilgo

Jay Kilgo

Democratic Party

Candidate, Michigan State Senate District 32

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August 4, 2026

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Jay Kilgo (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 32. Kilgo declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.

Kilgo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jay Kilgo's career experience includes working as a real estate broker. He has also served as a Muskegon City Commissioner.

Elections

2026

See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 32

Rebecca Amidon (D) and Jay Kilgo (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 32 on August 4, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 32

Kim Cole (R) is running in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 32 on August 4, 2026.

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Jay Kilgo. I’m a husband, father of six, small business owner, real estate broker, and Muskegon City Commissioner. I’m running for Michigan State Senate because I’ve spent my career on the front lines of the issues families talk about at their kitchen tables every day. As a real estate broker, I help first-time homebuyers, renters, and working families navigate rising costs, housing shortages, and property taxes. As a city commissioner, I work on zoning, infrastructure, economic development, and community investment. I see firsthand how housing, healthcare, transportation, education, and small business growth are all connected. When housing costs rise, families feel it. When healthcare is unaffordable, small businesses struggle. When infrastructure falls behind, economic opportunity slows down. These issues don’t exist in silos, and our solutions shouldn’t either. I’m not a career politician. I’m someone who works in the community, listens to people across the political spectrum, and believes leadership means showing up, and putting people before politics. Lansing needs leaders who understand how policy decisions impact real families in real time, & who are willing to focus on practical solutions that strengthen communities across our district.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Affordable Healthcare so families aren’t one emergency away from financial crisis.
• Affordable Housing so working people can build stability and generational wealth.
• Fully Funded Schools so every child, no matter their ZIP code, has access to opportunity.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about: Housing Affordability & Homeownership Pathways, Economic Development & Small Business Growth, Healthcare Affordability, Education & Workforce Investment, Regional Infrastructure & Transportation, Environmental Responsibility & Future-Focused Policy, Democratic Integrity & Fair Governance. I am passionate about policies that create stability, mobility, and opportunity for working families, especially through housing, economic growth, and strong community infrastructure.

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District 1

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Sylvia Santana (D)

District 3

Stephanie Chang (D)

District 4

Darrin Camilleri (D)

District 5

Dayna Polehanki (D)

District 6

Mary Cavanagh (D)

District 7

Jeremy Moss (D)

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Mallory McMorrow (D)

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Michael Webber (R)

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Paul Wojno (D)

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Veronica Klinefelt (D)

District 12

Kevin Hertel (D)

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Rosemary Bayer (D)

District 14

Sue Shink (D)

District 15

Jeff Irwin (D)

District 16

Joseph Bellino (R)

District 17

Jonathan Lindsey (R)

District 18

Thomas Albert (R)

District 19

Sean McCann (D)

District 20

Aric Nesbitt (R)

District 21

Sarah Anthony (D)

District 22

Lana Theis (R)

District 23

Jim Runestad (R)

District 24

Ruth Johnson (R)

District 25

Dan Lauwers (R)

District 26

Kevin Daley (R)

District 27

John Cherry (D)

District 28

Sam Singh (D)

District 29

Winnie Brinks (D)

District 30

Mark Huizenga (R)

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Roger Victory (R)

District 32

Jon Bumstead (R)

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Rick Outman (R)

District 34

Roger Hauck (R)

District 35

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District 36

Michele Hoitenga (R)

District 37

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