ABOUT REBECCA AMIDON

Running for Michigan State Senate, District 32

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

Rebecca Amidon lives nestled in the Manistee National Forest with her husband Ryan and their two children Ace, 5, and Indigo, 2.

Rebecca has worked in higher education for over 10 years and is currently an adjunct communication professor at Mid Michigan College. She earned her Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Trine University and her undergrad in Media and Public Communication from Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Rebecca is an advocate for children and families in North West Michigan serving as a member of the Michigan Northwest Regional Child Care Planning Coalition, and the Early On Steering Committee. Rebecca and her family traveled to Washington DC in 2024 to participate in Strolling Thunder where they were able to speak directly to Michigan lawmakers about the national childcare crisis.

Rebecca has served as the Vice Chair of the Manistee County Democratic Party from 2021-2024 and is the current Vice President of a children’s nonprofit, NoMi Forest Explorers, that offers nature-based educational experiences for children of all ages in Manistee County.

CAMPAIGN MISSION

Empowering Every Voice in District 32

Rebecca is running for this State Senate seat because the district deserves a senator who is present, accessible, and grounded in the real lives of the people who live here. For too long, politics has been dominated by insiders who talk past voters, fuel division, or show up only at election time. Rebecca is different. She is not running to climb a political ladder, she is running to fix what’s broken and to make state government work for people who feel forgotten by it.

What sets Rebecca apart from her opponents is both how she leads and what she brings to the table. She is a communicator and organizer who knows how to connect with people across ideology, geography, and background. Rebecca believes politics should be less about left versus right and more about whether government is actually delivering for working families, seniors, and small communities. She listens first, tells the truth even when it’s uncomfortable, and focuses relentlessly on outcomes, not talking points. Voters don’t need another partisan warrior; they need a problem-solver who can build coalitions and get results.

Rebecca’s priorities come directly from the needs of this district. Families are being squeezed by rising costs. Rural hospitals and labor-and-delivery units are at risk. Schools, childcare providers, and local governments are stretched thin. Clean water, reliable infrastructure, and good-paying jobs should not depend on your ZIP code. Rebecca will fight to protect healthcare access, strengthen public education, support workers and small businesses, and ensure rural and working-class communities receive their fair share of state investment. She believes government should be a partner in helping people build stable, dignified lives, not another obstacle.

To learn more, click here to read published interviews with Rebecca Amidon.