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Dayna Polehanki

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State Senator · District 5 · Michigan · Serving since 2023
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Dayna Polehanki is a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate representing District 5 since 2023. She previously represented District 7 from 2019 to 2022, having first won election in 2018. Born December 3, 1969, she attended Flushing High School before earning degrees from Central Michigan University, Alma College, and Marygrove College.

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Years in office
3
Elections won
2
Bills sponsored
119
Cosponsored
1,275
Committees
7

Committee Assignments

7 committees · 2 leadership roles
chair·Education
democratic vice chair·Regulatory Affairs
member·Economic and Community Development
member·Energy and Environment
member·Natural Resources and Agriculture
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On the ballot Nov 3, 2026
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District
Population
258,146
Median HH Income
$79K
Unemployment
5.8%
Bachelor's+
35.1%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
39.5
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
11.8%
HS or Higher
92.0%
Median Home Value
$240K
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
Owner-Occupied
70.0%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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