Biography
Jen Strebs is the Democratic candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 41 in the November 3, 2026 general election, against Nicole Sabel (R) and Rafael Wolf (L); there is no incumbent in the race.[1][2] A mental health professional, she says in a Ballotpedia survey that she has worked on climate and medical debt issues in Kalamazoo.[1][3]
Strebs earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 2019, and her career experience includes working as a mental health professional.[1] She defeated Jessica Swartz in the Democratic primary on August 4, 2026.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Strebs listed an affordable cost of living, health care for all, and climate action as her main campaign messages.[3] She said she has helped eliminate medical debt for thousands of Kalamazoo residents and was involved in securing Kalamazoo's first Climate Action Plan.[3] She said she would advocate for a single-payer health system, expand Medicaid, and raise wages and worker protections.[3]
- 1.Jen Strebs · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Jen Strebs - Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan House District 41
Jen Strebs is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 41 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.