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Kelly Garrett is a Democrat running for her first term in the Michigan House of Representatives in the 18th District. Garrett is currently the Mayor Pro-Tem of Lathrup Village, Michigan. She has also served as a Councilwoman, Mayor, Planning Commissioner, DDA Commissioner, and president of the non-profit Mothering Justice.

Garrett’s priorities focus on six core issues: investing in public education with fair funding and smaller class sizes, expanding affordable healthcare, securing fair revenue sharing for cities, advocating for workers' wages and safety, keeping communities safe through resourced and accountable public safety, and protecting voting rights and election integrity. Her broader message is that families are being stretched too thin and the government should work for the people doing the work every day.

Garrett has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Sierra Club - Michigan, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan Association for Justice, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan

Garrett is running against Republican Ryan Foster who supports Trump running for a third term in 2028.

Kelly Garrett is the most progressive choice in this race.