Video Voter Guide 2026 - Jessica Swartz: Candidate for State Representative, 41st District

Updated 5 days ago

Jessica Swartz is running for Michigan State Representative in the 41st District.

Chapters

Introduction - Jessica Swartz (00:00:13)
Jessica Swartz is running for Michigan State Representative in the 41st District.

Jessica Swartz is running for Michigan State Representative in the 41st District.
Decision Making - Jessica Swartz (00:02:15)
What would you do to ensure communities have a genuine opportunity for input before key decisions are finalized?

What would you do to ensure communities have a genuine opportunity for input before key decisions are finalized?
Public Spending - Jessica Swartz (00:03:54)
How would you make sure residents can understand and track how their tax dollars are being spent?

How would you make sure residents can understand and track how their tax dollars are being spent?
Accountability - Jessica Swartz (00:04:51)
How do you think about accountability in your own service as an elected official?

How do you think about accountability in your own service as an elected official?
Housing - Jessica Swartz (00:06:25)
How would you approach housing and homelessness concerns in Southwest Michigan?

How would you approach housing and homelessness concerns in Southwest Michigan?
Public Safety - Jessica Swartz (00:08:19)
How would you approach a policy that reduces harm and provides a justice system that is both fair and effective?

How would you approach a policy that reduces harm and provides a justice system that is both fair and effective?
Economic Opportunity - Jessica Swartz (00:09:59)
What would you do to help more people earn a living wage and participate more fully in the economy?

What would you do to help more people earn a living wage and participate more fully in the economy?
Poverty - Jessica Swartz (00:11:40)
In the office you are seeking, what role do you see in addressing poverty in the community?

In the office you are seeking, what role do you see in addressing poverty in the community?
Equity - Jessica Swartz (00:12:46)
How would you ensure underrepresented residents have real influence in decisions affecting them?

How would you ensure underrepresented residents have real influence in decisions affecting them?
Democracy Today - Jessica Swartz (00:14:00)
What does the health of democracy look like to you right now?

What does the health of democracy look like to you right now?
Civic Participation - Jessica Swartz (00:16:07)
Many residents feel their voice doesn't matter in government. What would you do to change that?

Many residents feel their voice doesn't matter in government. What would you do to change that?
Final Thoughts - Jessica Swartz (00:17:46)
Jessica Swartz is running for Michigan State Representative in the 41st District.

Jessica Swartz is running for Michigan State Representative in the 41st District.