Hi! I'm Don Wickstra. I'm a Republican running for the Michigan State Senate, 26th District. The 26th is located in beautiful SW Michigan and is a dynamic blend of city, rural, and lakeshore lifestyles. Like the other two State Senate candidates in the GOP Primary on Tuesday, Aug. 7, I am Pro-Life, Pro-2nd Amendment, and a rock-solid conservatives. I'm not a career politician and I believe in local control and common-sense; listening to the people and the experts closest to the specific situation. I'm a 65 year-old parent & grandparent, business owner (dentist/dental practice), Heath Twp. Planning Commission member, and active in my church & community. My wife Lynn and I have lived in the same house in Hamilton, MI for nearly 40 years. Conservative principles are great cornerstones for anchoring how we respond to a future of change, disruption, and innovation. It'd be a privilege to serve you and your family. If you live in Michigan's State Senate District 26, these 26 chats were recorded with you in mind.