Michigan House of Representatives, District 80

Lily Cheng-Schulting is a Democrat running for her first term as representative for House District 80. After immigrating to the United States in her youth, Cheng-Schulting earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California-Berkley and a juris doctor degree from Syracuse University Law School. She now lives in Kentwood with her husband, where they have raised two kids, one of whom is on the spectrum. She founded the Disability A-Team of West Michigan, a nonprofit which advocates for improving support for people with physical and mental challenges. If elected to represent the diverse 80th District, Cheng-Schulting’s priorities include strong public schools, economic fairness, environmental justice, health care for all, and human rights. Cheng-Schulting has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan Cheng-Schulting is running against Republican Doug Lee. Lee espouses right-wing views, particularly on education. Lily Cheng-Schulting is the most progressive choice in this race.