Candidate for Michigan State Senate - District 35 in 2026 Michigan SD35 Special Primary Election.
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Get StartedHe’ll fight to keep taxes low, cut red tape, and make it easier for local businesses to hire and expand. Because a strong economy isn’t built by bureaucrats — it’s built by the men and women who call Mid-Michigan home. Learn more
Across Michigan, our schools have lost their edge — buried in paperwork, afraid of innovation, and too disconnected from the skills employers actually need. Chris will work to change that by expanding opportunities in science, technology, engineering, math, and the skilled trades that power our economy. Learn more
Chris Velasquez believes decisions about education should be made by those closest to it — parents, teachers, and local school boards — not bureaucrats behind a desk. Parents deserve transparency and a real voice in what their children are taught. Learn more
One-size-fits-all mandates and political agendas only hurt consumers and shut down proven sources of power. He’ll fight to restore balance, protect Michigan’s energy independence, and keep the lights on for the people who keep this state running. Learn more
Chris Velasquez is an engineer, not a politician. With nearly three decades of experience in science and industry, he understands how to keep energy reliable, affordable, and safe. He’s worked on real solutions — not theories — and knows that dependable energy is the backbone of a strong economy and healthy communities. Learn more
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