Denise Mentzer

Rep. Denise Mentzer is a former city commissioner from Mount Clemons running for reelection to the Michigan House this fall. During her ten years on the Mount Clemens City Commission, Denise gained valuable public service experience. This experience has made her a vital Democratic voice in the state House, where she helped repeal Michigan’s antiquated abortion ban. Denise is excited to return to Lansing and keep fighting for Michigan’s working families.

Denise was a DLCC Target Race candidate in 2022 when she was first elected to represent her district, and again in 2024. This year, Denise is ready to hold Republicans at bay again to help Democrats retake the majority in the Michigan House.

Michigan stands as one of the most critical battlegrounds in the country.

In 2022, Michigan Democrats flipped both chambers of the state legislature for the first time in over a decade, delivering a Democratic trifecta and passing historic legislation that improved the lives of working families across the state.

In 2024, Republicans narrowly retook the Michigan House — but Democrats maintained control of the Senate, keeping the path to a trifecta within reach.

With a one-seat Democratic majority in the Senate and a clear path to reclaim the House, strategic early investment in these races will determine whether Democrats can restore full control and continue delivering results.