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Mission bigger than one election, says Michigan House candidate Ashok Baddi
The Republican nominee says his campaign is entering a new phase as he prepares to challenge the Democratic incumbent.
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Malvika Choudhary - Thu, 06, Aug 2026
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Ashok Baddi / ashokbaddi.com
Indian American Republican Ashok Baddi has kicked off his general election campaign after advancing unopposed in Michigan's Republican primary for the state House.
The Republican nominee for Michigan's 56th House District will face Democratic incumbent Rep. Sharon MacDonell in the Nov. 3 general election.
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In a Facebook post following the primary, Baddi thanked volunteers, donors, voters, and supporters for backing his campaign and said the effort extended beyond a single election.
"Our mission is bigger than one election," Baddi wrote. "Together, we built a strong grassroots movement, inspired our community, and demonstrated that people are ready for principled, community-focused leadership."
Calling the primary "the beginning" of a broader effort, Baddi added, "This is not the end—it's the beginning," and urged supporters to remain engaged as the campaign enters its next phase.
Baddi said his campaign will continue to focus on lowering taxes, improving public safety, increasing government transparency, and creating more opportunities for Michigan families. He also encouraged supporters to back leaders who share those priorities and hold elected officials accountable.
A small-business owner, Baddi owns and operates Minuteman Press in Rochester Hills, where he works with local businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations. He has been involved in community service and civic engagement for more than two decades and serves on the board of the Shirdi Temple in Rochester Hills.
According to his campaign, Baddi is seeking to bring practical leadership and what he describes as common-sense solutions to Lansing. His platform emphasizes affordability, support for small businesses and working families, public safety, infrastructure improvements, fiscal responsibility, healthcare, and government accountability.
Baddi, who was previously a Democrat, has said he left the party because he believed elected officials should prioritize constituents over party loyalty. He announced his candidacy earlier this year, saying he wanted to bring "people-first" leadership to one of Michigan's most diverse suburban districts.
His campaign has also highlighted the district's sizable Indian American population, arguing that greater civic participation within the community can influence local elections.
With the primary behind him, Baddi will spend the coming months campaigning ahead of the November general election as Republicans seek to flip the Democratic-held 56th House District.
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