Jaime Churches
Jaime Churches lives in Wyandotte, Michigan. Churches graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 2006. She earned a bachelor's degree in integrated science and elementary education and a master's degree in educational administration from Madonna University in 2011 and 2016, respectively. Churches' career experience includes working as a 5th grade teacher with Grosse Ile Township Schools and the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District.
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Housing: “I'm Jaime Churches, and I'm running to be your State Representative for Michigan's 27th House District. The district includes Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Trenton, Riverview, Wyandotte, and part of Southgate . The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “Before taking office, I taught fifth grade Downriver for 10 years. I completed my student teaching in Gibraltar schools before beginning my career in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, where I taught for six years. I then had the opportunity to teach for four years in Grosse Ile Township Schools, the district from which I graduated. I also served as vice president of my local Michigan Education Association chapter.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “I grew up Downriver and attended Woodhaven-Brownstown and Grosse Ile public schools. I'm inspired to serve the community that raised me. I'm the daughter of a nurse and a businessman and the sister of an autoworker. I understand many of the challenges facing our community because I've lived them.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “For me, politics is personal. As a teacher, I want to promote a culture that supports public education and ensures educators feel valued and respected for the hard work they do every day for our children.”
(Campaign website) Rylee Linting
Rylee Linting earned a high school diploma from Grosse Ile High School and attended Grand Valley State University and Liberty University. Her career experience includes serving as the Motor City Field Representative for Turning Point Action. She previously served as the Michigan Republican Party Youth Chair.
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Priorities & campaign themes: “Haven’t we had enough of Governor Whitmer’s mandates, rules and regulations? It’s time we let law abiding citizens live their lives.”
(Campaign website) Elections, voting & government reform: “Every election should come down to asking a simple question, “why should I vote for this person?””
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