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The 32nd District: An open state Senate seat along Lake Michigan's shores

Democrat Rebecca Amidon, left, and Republican Kim Cole, are running for the 32nd state Senate seat. (Photos courtesy of both campaigns)
Courtesy of both campaigns
Democrat Rebecca Amidon, left, and Republican Kim Cole, are running for the 32nd state Senate seat. (Photos courtesy of both campaigns)

Democrat Rebecca Amidon describes herself as a mom, a teacher, and advocate who is fed up with politics as usual.

Republican Kim Cole, the current sheriff of Mason County, says he’s running to take common sense West Michigan values to Lansing.

Both want to be the state senator in Michigan’s 32nd district. IPR's Austin Rowlader spoke with each, walks us through their platforms.

Reporting for this episode by Austin Rowlader.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editor: Steve Junker
Host: Ed Ronco
Music: Blue Dot Sessions