Video Voter Guide 2026 - Matt Longjohn: Candidate for State Representative, 40th District

Updated about 22 hours ago

Matt Longjohn is running for Michigan State Representative in the 40th District.

Chapters

Introduction - Matt Longjohn (00:00:12)
Matt Longjohn is running for Michigan State Representative in the 40th District.

Matt Longjohn is running for Michigan State Representative in the 40th District.
Decision Making - Matt Longjohn (00:01:05)
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 - Matt Longjohn (00:02:59)
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 - Matt Longjohn (00:04:35)
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 - Matt Longjohn (00:07:07)
How would you approach housing and homelessness concerns in Southwest Michigan?

How would you approach housing and homelessness concerns in Southwest Michigan?
Public Safety - Matt Longjohn (00:09:28)
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 - Matt Longjohn (00:11:40)
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 - Matt Longjohn (00:14:13)
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 - Matt Longjohn (00:17:23)
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 - Matt Longjohn (00:19:53)
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 - Matt Longjohn (00:21:51)
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 - Matt Longjohn (00:24:00)
Matt Longjohn is running for Michigan State Representative in the 40th District.

Matt Longjohn is running for Michigan State Representative in the 40th District.