Matt Koleszar
Democratic- Background: State representative; former public-school teacher.
State legislature · November 3, 2026
Michigan Senate · District 5
What this office does
State senators work with the Michigan House to pass laws and budgets. This is a state office, separate from the U.S. Senate.
2 listed candidates · Vote for no more than 1
4 years
Canton Precinct 8 sample ballot (PDF) · Names and voting limits follow this sample.
Research draft · Candidate order follows the sample ballot. Priorities summarize candidate or office statements, not independently verified outcomes. Missing responses do not mean a candidate has no position.
Compare major-party candidates
Compare backgrounds, priorities and records using the same evidence standards. Statements are attributed; gaps are not filled with assumptions. Source review dates remain unchanged.
Background
Estelle Oliansky
Republican- Background: Background not yet verified for this guide.
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
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Key positions & priorities
Matt Koleszar
Democratic- Stated priorities: Supports free community college, trade training, teacher support, grid modernization and due-process protections.
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Estelle Oliansky
Republican- Stated priorities: No response in the VOTE411 questionnaire reviewed.
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Record & research gaps
Matt Koleszar
Democratic- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Matt Koleszar
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Estelle Oliansky
Republican- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Estelle Oliansky
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Office and ballot references: VOTE411 · Michigan Senate District 5.
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