Sen. Jonathan Lindsey

(R-Coldwater)
3 Years
Senate District 17
3500 BOB
517-373-3543

senjlindsey@senate.michigan.gov
Official Website

Current Candidate Information

Michigan Senate 17th District
Jonathan Lindsey for State Senate
R-Coldwater
352 S WILLOWBROOK RD #139, Coldwater, MI 49036

Biographical Information

Born: December 18, 1984 in Sturgis
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Allison Laffer
Education: Graduate of Yale University, BA Political Science
Employment/Military Record: Approximately seven years service in United States Army, primarily in the United States Army Special Forces (Green Berets). Three combat deployments. Awards include Bronze Star and Joint Service Commendation Medal. Five years experience in private sector work as a communications executive with a focus on tobacco harm reduction (especially within the veteran community).
Religion: Protestant

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

Senate (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 17th District 2022
General Vote: 66,134 of 101,145 (65%)
Primary Vote: 21,717 of 35,348 (61%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC (primary); County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary); Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (primary); Michigan Freedom Network (primary); Michigan Manufacturers Association (primary); National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan (primary)

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Drew Jones, Chief of Staff
djones@senate.michigan.gov
Russel Jakubowski, Executive Assistant
rjakubowski@senate.michigan.gov
Madison Sliwa, Constituent Services Director
msliwa@senate.michigan.gov
Richard McCoy, Legislative Aide
rmccoy@senate.michigan.gov

Sponsored Legislation
SB 40
Deportation
SB 95
Hospital Debt
SB 117
Income Tax
SB 118
Income Tax Credit
SB 119
School Curriculum
SB 120
Voting Procedures
SB 121
Firearms
SB 122
Health and Human Services
SB 227
SNAP Benefits
SB 228
School Meals
SB 291
Health Benefits
SB 365
Traffic Control
SB 407
Weapons
SB 422
Campaign Finance
SB 450
Hospital Finance
SR 58
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