Kristian Grant
Kristian Grant (Democratic Party) is a member of theMichigan House of Representatives, representingDistrict 82. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Grant (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theMichigan House of Representatives to representDistrict 82. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Biography
Kristian Grant earned a bachelor's degree in social relations and policy from Michigan State University. Grant's career experience includes owning Sydney's Boutique, Mini Mogul Academy, and the 12 Oakes Business & Innovation Center.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Grant was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Competitiveness Committee,Minority Vice Chair
- House Regulatory Reform Committee
- Transportation Committee
2023-2024
Grant was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic and Small Business Development Committee,Majority Vice Chair
- Financial Services Committee
- House Regulatory Reform Committee
- Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned)
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 82
IncumbentKristian Grant defeatedRyan Malinoski in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 82 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kristian Grant (D) | 75.1 | 30,656 |
| Ryan Malinoski (R) | 24.9 | 10,178 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 40,834 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 82
IncumbentKristian Grant advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 82 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kristian Grant | 100.0 | 10,307 |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 10,307 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 82
Ryan Malinoski advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 82 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ryan Malinoski | 100.0 | 3,138 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 3,138 | ||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 82
Kristian Grant defeatedRyan Malinoski andGerard Akkerhuis in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 82 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kristian Grant (D) | 74.0 | 23,976 |
| Ryan Malinoski (R) | 24.5 | 7,945 | ||
| Gerard Akkerhuis (G) | 1.5 | 475 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 32,396 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 82
Kristian Grant defeatedRobert Womack andSalim Al-Shatel in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 82 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kristian Grant | 43.1 | 3,922 |
| Robert Womack | 42.5 | 3,870 | ||
 | Salim Al-Shatel | 14.4 | 1,314 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 9,106 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 82
Ryan Malinoski defeatedWilliam Alexander in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 82 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ryan Malinoski | 63.4 | 2,681 | |
 | William Alexander | 36.6 | 1,547 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,228 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steven Thomas (R)
Green convention
Green convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 82
Gerard Akkerhuis advanced from the Green convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 82 on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Gerard Akkerhuis (G) | |
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Grant's endorsements in the 2022 election, pleaseclick here.
2016
Four of the nine seats on theGrand Rapids Public Schools school board were up for general election onNovember 8, 2016. IncumbentsRaynard Ross andJen Schottke filed for re-election, while fellow board members Monica Randles and Nathaniel Moody opted against seeking new terms. Ross and Schottke were joined on the ballot by challengersWalter Burt,Ryan Davis,Michael Farage,Alex Fernandez,Kristian Grant,Matthew Helak, andKatherine Downes Lewis. Ross, Schottke, Grant, and Lewis won in the general election.[3]
Results
| Grand Rapids Public Schools, At-Large General Election, 4-year terms, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kristian Grant | 16.43% | 25,780 |
| Katherine Downes Lewis | 15.28% | 23,975 |
| Jen SchottkeIncumbent | 15.07% | 23,650 |
| Raynard RossIncumbent | 11.57% | 18,159 |
| Alex Fernandez | 10.42% | 16,344 |
| Walter Burt | 9.81% | 15,397 |
| Ryan Davis | 8.51% | 13,348 |
| Michael Farage | 7.26% | 11,399 |
| Matthew Helak | 5.65% | 8,867 |
| Total Votes | 156,919 | |
| Source:Election Magic, "Kent County Election Returns," accessed December 14, 2016 | ||
Funding
School board candidates in Michigan were required to file pre-election campaign finance reports with their county election offices by October 28, 2016. Post-election reports were due by December 8, 2016.[4]
In Michigan, candidates are prohibited from receiving contributions from corporations or labor organizations. Within 10 days of becoming a candidate, candidates must form a candidate committee. Following the creation of the committee, candidates have an additional 10 days to register the committee with the school district filing official by filing a statement of organization. A candidate committee that does not expect to receive or spend more than $1,000 during the election cycle is eligible to receive a reporting waiver, which allows that committee not to file pre-election, post-election, and annual campaign statements.[5]
October 28 filing
Candidates received a total of $17,155.54 and spent a total of $11,167.36 as of October 30, 2016, according to the Kent County Clerk.[6]
| Candidate | Contributions | Expenditures | Cash on hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raynard Ross(incumbent) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jen Schottke(incumbent) | $11,525.54 | $8,215.37 | $3,310.17 |
| Walter Burt | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Ryan Davis | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Michael Farage | $4,500.00 | $1,968.98 | $2,534.02 |
| Alex Fernandez | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Kristian Grant | $1,130.00 | $983.01 | $146.99 |
| Matthew Helak | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Katherine Downes Lewis | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Kristian Grant completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grant's responses.
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- Invest in our Children: While Governor Whitmer has worked across the aisle with the Republican controlled state legislature to approve an historic investment in public education, there is still more work to do. We must continue to pass legislation that increases pay for our teachers, increases access to mental health resources in our schools, and provides our schools with the resources they need to adequately educate our children. This investment is key for a prosperous future.
- Increase access to affordable housing: For years now Grand Rapids has struggled with a housing market that’s becoming less affordable by the day. As your representative, getting housing prices under control will be a top priority. We must provide developers with meaningful incentives and grants to build in Grand Rapids, and do all that we can to reduce construction costs. We must also work to provide families with easier pathways to home ownership, rather than letting multi-million dollar corporations put up roadblocks. We’ve seen historical under-investment in a large portion of this district—that must change, and in the process of attracting investment we must prevent displacement of families who have called the Southeast home for decades
- Protect Women’s Rights: The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn decades of precedent set forth by Roe v. Wade, and in turn abridge the right of women across this country to make private decisions regarding their health, safety, and ability to raise a child is absurd. In the state of Michigan, we are threatened by a law that is almost 100 years old which would make nearly all instances of abortion illegal. As your state representative, I will vote to repeal the outdated and out of touch 1930’s abortion ban, and replace it with legislation that affirms the right of women to make their own healthcare decisions.
I am passionate about reducing gun violence. We must remove high capacity magazines and assault rifles from our streets, implement red flag and safe storage laws, and work to address the root causes of violence as well. Investing in services for our youth, providing affordable housing, building an economy full of well-paying jobs—these are all things that will reduce violence in our communities.
I am passionate about protecting our environment. We must protect this state’s abundance of natural resources and public lands from exploitation from corporations, and preserve it for all Michiganders, current and future, to enjoy. We must also invest in clean energy that is both affordable and accessible to move away from dependence on coal and fossil fuels.
I am passionate about strengthening our public education system. This includes fully funding K-12 and raising the pay of our teachers, but also making higher education more affordable for families in this district.
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2016
Grant provided the following responses for the voter guide compiled byMLive.com:
| “ | Why are you running for office? What are your top three priorities? Graduation Rates: The district has increased graduation rates by 12% and I believe this should continually be a main goal . It will take a comprehensive strategy including professional development of teachers, reducing absenteeism, examining the delivery of curriculum, and implementing programs for at risk students to name a few. Equal access to resources for our students: I believe that access can be the key between failure and success for our students. As a voice for students and parents I will push for equal access to resources within the district and the wider community for our schools. What is the most pressing issue for this office? | ” |
| —Kristian Grant (2016) | ||
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Michigan House of Representatives District 82 | Won general | $89,540 | $0 |
| 2022 | Michigan House of Representatives District 82 | Won general | $28,098 | $0 |
| Grand total | $117,638 | $0 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theMichigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, theMichigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, theMichigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, theMichigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 82 | Officeholder Michigan House of Representatives District 82 | Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑1.01.1MLive, "Voter Guide," accessed October 27, 2016
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 8, 2022
- ↑Kent County, Michigan, "Official Candidates and Proposals," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑Michigan Bureau of Elections, "2016 and 2017 Campaign Finance Filing Schedule," January 12, 2016
- ↑Genesee County, "Filing Requirements under Michigan's Campaign Finance Act," February 7, 2014
- ↑Kent County Clerk, "Campaign Finance Reporting Public Search," accessed October 30, 2016
- ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by Gary Howell (R) | Michigan House of Representatives District 82 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - | Grand Rapids Public Schools, At-large 2017 | Succeeded by - |
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