Michigan House of Representatives District 88 candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 88 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 88

Incumbent Greg VanWoerkom defeated Christine Baker and Marv Bolthouse in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 88 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg VanWoerkom (R)	56.3	27,448
		Christine Baker (D)	41.9	20,416
	Submit photo	Marv Bolthouse (L)	1.8	886

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 48,750
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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?

Christine Baker (D)

Democracy is fragile. Voting rights and civil rights are in need of protection from restrictive measures based on misinformation and discrimination. Political power must be shared in order to maintain an inclusive system of governance. Further, campaign finance laws need reform to shine a light on dark money in politics.

Public education is a cornerstone of our democracy. Adequate and equitable funding must be stabilized to secure quality outcomes for students. The school aid fund recently adopted will get us much closer to balancing the financial disparity between districts, improve infrastructure, invest in mental health services, and secure a stable workforce.

Economic strength relies on a strong community foundation that includes stable school districts, strong local government and neighborhoods, healthy families, diverse talent, and 21st century job training. Investing in these elements of economic infrastructure is essential.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Christine Baker (D)

I want to have a positive influence on public policy impacting our state and local

community, such as voting rights, equity in education, economic justice, health care, reproductive rights, and the environment. The 88th is a newly drawn district with new opportunities to shape cooperation with Muskegon County, and to reimagine representation at the state level from West Michigan. My experience in education, on the school board, and with the League of Women Voters gives me a unique perspective and deep public policy

knowledge to serve constituents.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Christine Baker (D)

Honesty, integrity, commitment to serve the citizens of the state.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Christine Baker (D)

Assassination of John F. Kennedy - 11 years old.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Christine Baker (D)

Expand skill set of workforce to respond to 21st century jobs; protect our environment; achieve equity in educational outcomes.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Christine Baker (D)