State Sen. Roger Hauck was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2022 to represent the 34th Senate District, which includes Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Osceola, Mecosta and Isabella counties and parts of Bay, Clinton, Lake, Midland and Saginaw counties.

Prior to his election to the state Senate, Hauck served as a Union Township trustee and in 2016, was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. He served three terms prior to being term limited.

Hauck grew up on a beef and dairy farm and attended Beal City High School and later Central Michigan University. He worked for the Delfield Company for 24 years and also co-owns a small building company.

He is a member of the National Rifle Association, Michigan Farm Bureau, Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart, and Eagles Club. Hauck enjoys bow hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Hauck and his wife, Raschelle, have two adult children.

Senator Dayna Polehanki is as big of a champion of public schools, teachers, and students as you will find. She is a two-time Teacher of the Year award winner and has nearly 20 years of experience in the classroom. She serves as the Majority Caucus Chair for the Michigan Senate Democrats and is in her second term.

Polehanki spent her first term in the Michigan Senate championing legislation to improve teacher attraction and retention efforts, brought record funding to students, helped get unemployment benefits to those who needed it most, and supported the creation of a behavioral health jail diversion program.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Central Michigan University, has a major in English and teacher certification from Alma College, and a master’s degree in teaching from Marygrove College.

She lives in Livonia with her husband, Jim, and her dog, Frankie.

Rep. Parker Fairbairn was first elected to the state House of Representatives in November 2024. He serves the 107th House District, which includes the counties of Charlevoix and Emmet and a portion of Cheboygan including the township of Mackinaw; portions of Chippewa including the townships of Bruce, Detour, Drummond, Pickford, Raber, Soo, and Sugar Island; and portions of Mackinac including the townships of Bois Blanc, Brevort, Marquette, Moran, and St. Ignace as well as the cities of Boyne City, Charlevoix, East Jordan, Harbor Springs, Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Sault Ste Marie, and St. Ignace.

Fairbairn serves as vice chair of the Regulatory Reform Committee and as a member of the committees on Natural Resources and Tourism, Communication and Technology, and Energy.

Born in Petoskey, Fairbairn grew up in Northern Michigan and is a fifth-generation resident of the area. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and master’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. After college, Fairbairn worked in the Northern Michigan automotive industry.

Before being elected, Fairbairn served on the Emmet County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. He is also the former chair of the Emmet County Republican Party. Since 2022, he has served as a board member for Emmet County Farm Bureau.

Fairbairn is also a proud member of the National Rifle Association, American Legislative Exchange Council, Michigan Farm Bureau, Emmet County Farm Bureau, Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International, and Mackinac Associates – a nonprofit historical preservation organization that supports state parks and interpretive programs.

Fairbairn and his wife, Victoria, live in Harbor Springs. They have dog, named Timber after the mascot at Northwood University, and enjoy hiking together throughout Northern Michigan. They attend Harbor Light Community Chapel in Harbor Springs.

Fairbairn is also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing with his brother, dad, and other family members.

Kristian Grant is a dedicated public servant, community advocate, entrepreneur and proud mother, born and raised in Michigan’s 82nd District. Currently serving in her second term as state representative, she remains committed to strengthening communities through housing, economic development and education. In her first term, she was appointed majority vice chair of the Economic Development & Small Business Committee and chair of the Housing Subcommittee. She also served on Insurance & Financial Services, Regulatory Reform and Tax Policy committees. In her second term, she has been appointed as minority vice chair of the Economic Competitiveness Committee and will serve on the Regulatory Reform and Transportation & Infrastructure committees. She continues to focus on policies that support businesses, strengthen industries and invest in communities. 

Since taking office, Rep. Grant has successfully passed 15 bills through the House, 10 of which were signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Her legislation focuses on key issues such as housing, gun reform, economic growth, child welfare, workforce protections and criminal justice reform. Her significant work has expanded business support, improved protections for children, strengthened state finance policies and reformed legal procedures. Kristian’s commitment to economic growth and community revitalization began long before her time in the Legislature. As a real estate entrepreneur, she has invested in urban redevelopment, transforming properties to better serve communities. Her work in the retail and service industries reflects her passion for fostering local economic growth and innovation. 

Rep. Grant first entered public service as the youngest person ever elected to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, where she served for six years, including two as board chair. During her tenure, she led strategic planning, policy development and strengthened city-school partnerships to improve opportunities for students and families. Beyond the Legislature, she has served on multiple local boards, including the Grand Rapids Master Plan Committee, Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority, Promise Zone Authority, Convention Arena Authority CIG, SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Her leadership continues to shape equitable development and economic opportunities in Grand Rapids. 

An award-winning innovator, Kristian received the 2024 William Glenn Trailblazer Giants Award and was named one of MLive’s “Women Who Shape the State” in 2022. Whether advocating for housing, economic opportunities or education, Rep. Grant remains focused on building a stronger, more equitable Michigan.