Biography
Abbie Groff-Blaszak is the Democratic candidate for Michigan State Senate District 29 in the November 3, 2026 general election, having advanced from the August 4 Democratic primary.[1] An educator, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that her campaign centers on a worker-centered economy and affordable housing.[1][2]
Groff-Blaszak graduated from East Kentwood High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington in 2000, and a graduate degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2004.[1] Ballotpedia also lists coursework at Grand Rapids Community College in 2022.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she was born in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and considers West Michigan home.[2]
Her survey described a worker-centered economy that would raise the minimum wage, establish a paid family leave program, work toward universal childcare, and end non-compete clauses.[2] She also listed adequate, affordable and accessible housing among her key messages.[2]
- 1.Abbie Groff-Blaszak - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Abbie Groff-Blaszak - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan Senate District 29
Abbie Groff-Blaszak is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan Senate District 29 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.