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"I have seen Katrina’s activism firsthand, and she is relentless in the pursuit of justice and equality. She has taken the time to listen to the concerns of her community and coordinated them to produce tangible change. I have no doubt that her drive and passion would translate into the work she would do as an elected representative. Katrina has worked tirelessly to defend and uphold the values of our community, and her election would allow her to do so on a much broader scale. "

"Katrina Manetta brings people together in a way that’s rare in politics. When she steps into a room, people show up—not because they’re told to, but because they believe in what she’s fighting for. Katrina has the energy, clarity, and backbone to build real momentum and deliver results for our communities in Lansing."

"I've spent my career in community development, building job training programs, working on economic policy, pushing for transparency in government. So when I see someone who built a 1,300-person organization from scratch in Macomb County, I pay attention. Katrina Manetta isn't waiting for a title to do the work. She's already doing it. That tells me everything I need to know about how she'll serve in Lansing."

"I’m proud to endorse Katrina Manetta for State Representative in House District 58. Katrina has shown a real commitment to her community through grassroots organizing and hands-on service to residents. She brings energy, compassion, and a deep commitment to making sure that every voice is heard. She understands the challenges people are facing and is ready to fight for practical, people-first solutions. Katrina is exactly the kind of leader we need right now."

"I am endorsing Katrina because it's clear that she cares for our community and state, and it's clear she will put the time in to make great things happen. Katrina will be a fantastic State Representative, and I am happy to support her."

"As a financial planner and someone who ran for Congress in this community, I believe working families deserve better representation. Katrina Manetta believes the same thing, and she's been proving it every single day. She knows what a $300 DTE bill does to a family's budget. She knows what it's like to rebuild when the system isn't built for you. Macomb needs that perspective in Lansing."

"I am proud to support Katrina Manetta's candidacy for State Legislator because she represents the kind of leadership our communities truly need. She is a dedicated self-starter who leads with integrity, compassion, and a strong sense of responsibility to others. Her ability to listen, collaborate, and bring people together sets her apart as someone who is committed to serving the public with purpose. She understands that strong communities are built through cooperation, opportunity, and respect for every voice. Rather than focusing on division, she works to find common ground and practical solutions that improve people’s daily lives. Her commitment to education, families, and community well-being reflects her belief that government should work for everyone. She is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and do the hard work necessary to move our state forward. With determination, empathy, and a clear vision for the future, she will advocate for policies that strengthen communities, support working families, and create opportunities for the next generation. I wholeheartedly believe she will represent our community with dedication, honesty, and care. I am proud to endorse her and confident she will serve with the leadership and collaboration our state deserves."

"Katrina Manetta is the kind of candidate who makes you believe things can actually change and then she goes out and changes them. Her passion is contagious, her commitment to Macomb County is unwavering, and she brings a joy to this work that reminds all of us why we fight. Katrina doesn't just show up—she lights the room up! I'm proud to endorse her and even prouder to call her a fellow fighter for our community."

"Katrina isn't a career politician. She has faced real-world problems and understands that keeping the residents of HD-58 front of mind in every piece of legislation that comes across her desk is the most important task of our elected officials. She truly understands that because those decisions have affected her and her family's lives directly. It is refreshing to see a candidate who is willing to stand up and fight against corporate money influencing our elections, and I am absolutely thrilled to endorse her in her candidacy for State Representative. "

"Katrina has been doing the work, building relationships across the district. I am excited to support her candidacy both as a voter and as Senior Policy Director on her campaign team. HD-58 deserves a Representative who will fight for affordability across all areas so that we can all succeed. Katrina has built a team to get herself across the finish line, and I’m proud to be on her side."

"I know this district, and I know what it takes to deliver the results we need from Lansing. Katrina Manetta is grounded, prepared, and ready to fight for working families from day one. She’ll work hard to win this race and even harder as our State Representative. Katrina Manetta is my choice to serve us in Lansing."

"I spent nearly a decade as a community organizer before I set foot in the legislature, so when I see real, effective organizing, I recognize it. What Katrina Manetta has built in Macomb County is the real thing. She grew Macomb Defenders Rising from a small group that met in her basement in Shelby Township into a genuine community force making an impact because she listened, stayed focused, and refused to quit. Macomb County needs exactly this kind of determined leadership that can make change for Michiganders struggling to make ends meet, and I'm proud to endorse Katrina Manetta for State Representative."

"What I've seen from Katrina Manetta is simple: she's here. Not just at the rallies or the press conferences but she's at the community meetings, at the doors, and at the events that don't make the news. That matters to me. Public service is about showing up for people, and Katrina has been doing that long before she announced a campaign. The residents of this district deserve someone who already knows them, and who has been fighting for them. That's Katrina. I'm proud to stand with her."

"I'm proud to endorse Katrina Manetta for State Representative in District 58. As a former School Board member, City Councilwoman, County Commissioner, and current State Senator, I know that we need elected officials who are clear-headed in their resolve to make choices that will help people get ahead, support our education system, and support local government in providing top notch services to residents. I know Katrina will be an excellent State Representative, and I hope others join me in supporting her."

"Katrina is smart, strong, passionate, energetic, and knows the difference between right and wrong. She is the kind of person we want representing us."

"I'm supporting Katrina Manetta for Michigan State Representative because she has experience as a community organizer. She can bring people together. Katrina is a strong Democrat. She is principled and disciplined. She will be a strong leader for her community and legislate with honor and courage."

"As someone who cares deeply about safe and connected communities, I look for leaders who take responsibility seriously. Keeping our neighborhoods safe takes more than quick reactions; it takes people who are willing to listen and make careful decisions. Katrina has shown that she’s thoughtful, respectful, and focused on doing what’s right for our neighbors, and that’s why I’m proud to support her."

"I offer my full endorsement for Katrina Manetta for State Representative in Michigan's 58th House District. Her outstanding work and commitment in our community show that Katrina is the right person to send to Lansing."

"Katrina will make Michigan proud."

"Katrina is an activist in the best sense of the word. She truly cares about her neighbors, whether strangers or friends. Her organizational skills are amazing. People warm up to her immediately, which is a rare quality."

"Katrina Manetta is the perfect candidate to help the Democratic Party transition to a new generation. She has been a wise, energetic, thoughtful and compassionate founder and leader of the Indivisible group Macomb Defenders Rising. She's enthusiastic, organized, brave, hardworking and gutsy. She has my full-throated endorsement in her campaign for State Representative!"

"I’m proud to support Katrina Manetta because she takes public service seriously. She understands that serving in Lansing isn’t about personality or noise. It’s about judgment, preparation, and follow through. Katrina is grounded in her Democratic principles, but she’s also focused and disciplined about how she approaches the work. In a district like the 58th, that steadiness and integrity matters. I’m confident she’ll represent her community with thoughtfulness and principle."

"I am proud to endorse Katrina Manetta for HD-58. Authentic. Grassroots. Relentless. She’s restoring faith in politics here in Macomb and ready to win."

"Katrina Manetta has my full endorsement for Michigan House District 58. Through her leadership as a co-founder of Macomb Defenders Rising, she has shown a strong commitment to defending democracy, practicing non-violence, and a clear understanding of the issues facing our state. Katrina is a very capable speaker and is sure to rise quickly in the political world — she is just the kind of leader we need in today’s political environment."

"Over the past year, I’ve watched Katrina Manetta listen closely to her community and then do the hard work of turning those concerns into action. She shows up, follows through, and stays focused on what actually improves people’s lives. I trust her to be a strong, effective, results-driven voice in Lansing. That kind of leadership is rare, and it’s exactly what Lansing needs right now."

"I’m proud to endorse Katrina Manetta for State Representative because she has built her leadership around showing up for people. Katrina has been on the front lines of protecting democratic values, organizing over a thousand supporters of saving our democracy, and making sure communities have support and resources they need. That kind of hands-on, people-first leadership is exactly what we need more of in Lansing. She brings courage, integrity, and a deep commitment to standing up for everyday Michiganders, and I know she’ll fight to make government work better for the people it’s supposed to serve. I would be honored to fight alongside such a tenacious leader!"

"I’m supporting Katrina Manetta because she gets it. She understands what everyday Macomb County families are dealing with: the cost of healthcare, concerns about safety, the stress of just keeping up. She listens more than she talks, she does her homework, and she’s not afraid to ask tough questions. We need leaders who are steady, practical, and grounded in reality. That’s Katrina."