Biography
Alex Hawkins is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, District 55, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Republican Mark Tisdel. An Army National Guard officer and reserve sheriff's deputy, he previously worked as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer and a congressional aide.[1][2]
Alex Hawkins began serving in the U.S. Army in 2015, according to Ballotpedia.[1] He attended Oakland Community College and earned a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in 2021.[1] Ballotpedia lists his career experience as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer in the Army and a congressional aide.[1]
Hawkins advanced from the Democratic primary for District 55 on August 4, 2026.[1] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a U.S. Army National Guard officer, reserve sheriff's deputy and community advocate.[2] He listed efficient, transparent government, affordability and economic security, and public safety and accountability as his key messages.[2] He named public safety and emergency preparedness, veterans' services, education and workforce development, and infrastructure reliability among his policy interests.[2]
- 1.Alex Hawkins · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Alex Hawkins - Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan House District 55
Alex Hawkins is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 55 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
