Meet Rep. Grant

About

Kristian Grant is a dedicated public servant, community advocate, entrepreneur and proud mother, born and raised in Michigan’s 82nd District. Now serving in her second term as state representative, she has built her public service around strengthening communities through housing, economic development and education.

“As a mother and lifelong member of this community, I believe our work should always come back to one simple question: are we making it easier for families to build a life here? That’s the standard I bring to everything I do.” —Rep. Kristian Grant

Legislative Service, Leadership and Accomplishments

Since taking office, Rep. Grant has passed 15 bills through the House, 10 of which were signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Her legislative work has addressed housing, gun reform, economic growth, child welfare, workforce protections and criminal justice reform. Together, that work has expanded business support, improved protections for children, strengthened state finance policies and reformed legal procedures.

In the Legislature, Rep. Grant’s leadership has earned her key committee roles. In her first term, she served as Majority Vice Chair of the Economic Development & Small Business Committee and Chair of the Housing Subcommittee, in addition to serving on the Insurance & Financial Services, Regulatory Reform and Tax Policy committees. In her second term, she serves as Minority Vice Chair of the Economic Competitiveness Committee and as a member of the Regulatory Reform and Transportation & Infrastructure committees.

Experience in Building Communities

Rep. Grant’s commitment to revitalization and opportunity began before her election to the House. As a real estate entrepreneur, she has invested in urban redevelopment and worked to transform properties to better serve communities. Her background in the retail and service industries also reflects a longstanding connection to local economic growth and innovation.

She first entered public service as the youngest person ever elected to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education, where she served for six years, including two as board chair. During that time, she led strategic planning, policy development and efforts to strengthen partnerships between schools and the broader community to improve opportunities for students and families.

Her civic leadership has also extended beyond elected office. She has served on multiple local boards, including the Grand Rapids Master Plan Committee, Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority, Promise Zone Authority, Convention Arena Authority CIG, SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Recognition and Awards

• “Women Who Shape the State” — MLive (2022)
• William Glenn Trailblazer Award — GRCC GIANT Awards (2024)
• “Woman to Watch” — Michigan Women’s Foundation (2025)
• Top-Performing Freshman Representative, 102nd Legislature — Center for Effective Lawmaking (2026)
• Highly Effective Democratic Lawmaker, 102nd Legislature — Center for Effective Lawmaking (2026)