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Politics in Parma

Who represents Parma

Parma is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative Tim Walberg. Gretchen Whitmer is governor.

Gary C. PetersElissa SlotkinTim Walberg7 people represent Parma →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
7
in Washington and Michigan

What stands out about civic life in Parma

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Michigan

Who represents Parma in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Parma.

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Gretchen WhitmerGovernor of MichiganDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗517-373-3400
State Senate · District 14 Covers about 69% of Parma
Sue ShinkState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State Senate · District 17 Covers about 31% of Parma
Jonathan LindseyState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 45
Sarah LightnerState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email

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Elections · 2024 general election

How Jackson County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Jackson County. Parma’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President83,827 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican59.9%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat38.6%
Others1.5%

Michigan: Trump 49.7%, Harris 48.3%

U.S. Senate82,405 votes
Mike RogersRepublican57.7%
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat39.1%
Others3.2%

Michigan: Slotkin 48.6%, Rogers 48.3%

U.S. House · Michigan's 5th District409,876 votes
Tim WalbergRepublican65.7%
Libbi UrbanDemocrat32.8%
Others1.6%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Michigan voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Michigan
  • U.S. SenateOne of Michigan’s two seats (now Gary C. Peters, Elissa Slotkin)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Tim Walberg)
  • GovernorNow Gretchen Whitmer
  • State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover Parma are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Parma
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Parma in Congress

Two senators for all of Michigan, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Michigan
Gary C. Peters
Gary C. PetersU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2015Website ↗202-224-6221
Elissa Slotkin
Elissa SlotkinU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2025Website ↗202-224-4822
U.S. House · Michigan's 5th District
Tim Walberg
Tim WalbergU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2011Website ↗202-225-6276
Closer to home

Where Parma’s own decisions get made

Local leaders and public meetings. Most of what shapes daily life (roads, schools, taxes, zoning) is decided here.

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Public meetings

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Parma’s leaders

Who chairs the select board or serves as mayor? Neighbors keep this current.

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Parma by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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