Jonathan Lindsey
American politician
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Jonathan Lindsey is an American politician who currently represents Michigan's 17th Senate district in the Michigan Senate. He was elected in the 2022 Michigan Senate election. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Jonathan Lindsey | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dale Zorn (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1984 Sturgis, Michigan, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Relatives | Arthur Laffer (father-in-law) |
| Education | Yale University (BA) |
Biography
Lindsey grew up in rural Branch County. He graduated from Bronson High School and went on to attend Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army. Lindsey is married to Allison Laffer, daughter of economist Art Laffer. They have three children together.[1]
Michigan Senate
Lindsey ran for 17th in the 2022 Michigan Senate election as a Republican. He won the primary against Kim LaSata with 61.4% of the vote and the general election against Democrat Scott Starr with 65.4% of the vote. On June 26 2025 the Michigan senator suggested members refer to the President of the United States as Daddy Trump. Another senator then reminded him of the meaning of Daddy in other communities.[2]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jonathan Lindsey | 21,717 | 61.44% | |
| Republican | Kim LaSata | 13,631 | 38.56% | |
| Total votes | 35,348 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jonathan Lindsey | 64,815 | 65.34% | ||
| Democratic | Scott Rex Starr | 34,379 | 34.66% | ||
| Total votes | 99,194 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
