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Jennifer Wortz
Jennifer Wortz (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 35. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Wortz (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 35. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Wortz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jennifer Wortz earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture communications from Michigan State University in 2000. Her career experience includes working as a high school Agriscience teacher, a homeschool educator, and a partner in a family-owned agricultural business.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 35
Jennifer Wortz defeated Don Hicks in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 35 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jennifer Wortz (R)  | 74.1 | 33,647 |
| Don Hicks (D) | 25.9 | 11,777 | ||
| Total votes: 45,424 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 35
Don Hicks advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 35 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Don Hicks | 100.0 | 2,635 | |
| Total votes: 2,635 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 35
Jennifer Wortz defeated Adam Stockford and Tom Matthew in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 35 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Wortz | 52.0 | 7,385 |
| Adam Stockford | 29.9 | 4,253 | ||
| Tom Matthew | 18.1 | 2,566 | ||
| Total votes: 14,204 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Fink (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jennifer Wortz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wortz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- One of the biggest issues I see is regulatory overreach from the state government. This affects the livelihoods of all Michiganders, from our small business owners to our farmers. We have too many bureaucrats making regulations that limit our freedoms and abilities to take care of our families.
- It is simply more and more costly to live in Michigan with less and less benefits. We need to create better small business growth options and decrease the cost of energy and fuel expenses. This will help families balance their budget and leave more money in their pockets to have time together to enjoy the great Michigan outdoors and communities in which they live.
- I have taken on many roles throughout my adult life. In addition to my role as a wife, mother, and an agricultural business owner, I serve as the Branch County Conservation District Manager. My experience in education, agriculture, and community involvement positions me to be well rounded, knowledgeable, and passionate about advocating for Michigan's communities and families.
1) Educational reform and allowing parents to have access to their child's educational funds and use the money for the best education method for their child.
2) Relieving economic burden on Michigan families by reducing Michigan State Income Tax.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 35 |
Officeholder Michigan House of Representatives District 35 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Andrew Fink (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 35 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
