Emily DievendorfEmily Dievendorf

Emily Dievendorf is an incumbent Democrat running for their third term in the Michigan House of Representatives in the 77th District. Emily Dievendorf’s policy priorities focus on building a community where everyone is safe, heard, and valued. They are dedicated to ending violence, supporting public education, and advancing racial equity and justice. Dievendorf advocates for a living wage, affordable housing, and reproductive rights while also promoting urban and rural agriculture, environmental sustainability, and immigrant rights. They emphasize voter protection, LGBTQIA+ rights, and investment in mental health services. Committed to ensuring that policies are made with community input, Dievendorf believes that true progress comes from inclusivity and collaboration. Their approach is grounded in the belief that a thriving community is built together, with every voice contributing to the solutions. Dievendorf has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Sierra Club - Michigan, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Detroit Action, Michigan Association for Justice, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, Clean Water Action, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Dievendorf is running against Republican Sally Jo Nelton. Emily Dievendorf is the most progressive choice in this race.