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Rhonda Yates for MI State House
@rhondayates.bsky.social
Candidate for State House, MI-55
Focused on affordability, education, health, & accountability.
Educator. Nurse. Neighbor.
SNAP is paused. Urge Congress: fully fund food assistance and protect the ACA. Don’t let our families go hungry or lose coverage in D.C. dealmaking. #SNAP #ACA #Michigan
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
If you trust data more than drama, we need you in office.

There’s a shortage of evidence-based decision making in politics, and it’s showing.

#science #nurses #educators
November 4, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Nearly 3/10 nurses are living with PTSD symptoms, a higher rate than the general population and even war veterans. Nurses are experiencing trauma and still show up for their patients. We need lawmakers to treat this like the public health crisis it is. Safe care starts with supported nurses. #Nurses
October 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Wynett Guy is the write-in candidate for Southfield City Clerk, and what happens in one city affects us all. She’s a Navy veteran who believes in fair elections and upholding results. That’s integrity.
If you live in Southfield, write in Wynett Guy Nov 4.
October 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This year, Michigan shifted $400 million from K-12 to higher ed to fill funding gaps. Our campuses need support, but so do our classrooms.

We can strengthen both at the same time because every great teacher starts in a classroom and a university that believed in them.

#EducationForAll
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
May the Festival of Lights bring peace, prosperity, and hope into every home and remind us that light triumphs over darkness, even in the hardest times.

Let’s keep finding ways to share that light through kindness, courage, and community.

#HappyDiwali #festivaloflights #Mi55
October 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Over 2,600 neighbors stood together at two No Kings rallies for democracy, equity, and community values.
We’ve been showing up in rain, snow, and heat. Showing up all year and voting up & down the ticket is how we make change stick.
#NoKingsDay #StandUpForDemocracy #MI55
October 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Walked with hundreds at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Oakland & Macomb Counties — proof that community and science still matter. 💕
Early detection saves lives, but access saves more.
#MakingStrides #HealthEquity #MichiganStrong
October 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Visited Van Hoosen Farms for the Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival in Rochester Hills 🎃 Such a great community night! Kids showed off their carving skills, and proceeds supported
Neighborhood House, which helps local families year-round. 🍂
#RochesterHills #CommunityStrong
October 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Today is #NationalComingOutDay.

Years ago, a $25 train ticket to an acting class in NYC changed my life. I met people who lived openly, courageously, and without apology.

Coming out shouldn’t have to be brave — it should just be living. 🌈

#LoveIsLove #LGBTQRights #Allyship
October 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay — a reminder that every family is touched by mental health.
Care should meet crisis, not handcuffs or stigma.
Let’s enforce insurance parity, support clinicians, and connect care with housing so every Michigander can be safe and stable. 💚
October 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Proud to be endorsed by @314action, the leading voice for electing scientists & healthcare professionals who use facts to guide policy.

As a nurse & educator, I know science saves lives. 314 believes in this campaign—and I know you do too.

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#nurses
October 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Political games impact teachers and students. Our community deserves better. #Education #RochesterSchools #BudgetTalk

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How State Budget Delays Impact Rochester Community Schools
YouTube video by Rhonda Yates
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October 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
People want facts, not spin.

Michigan’s new state budget makes progress, but there’s more work ahead.

I’ll keep fighting for:
• Relief from rising costs
• Accessible healthcare for all
• Transparent government that puts people before politics.

#HD55 #Michigan #Accountability
October 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Four years ago yesterday, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was an uncertain time, but I was fortunate to find the tumor relatively early. A self-exam likely saved my life. Please talk to your doctor about having a mammogram or about how to perform self-exams.
October 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Pretty girls walk... and run for office from the WONder Woman Awards to standing with Governor Gretchen Whitmer, I'm on the move for Michigan families.

This campaign runs on people. Even $1 helps us reach more voters.
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Pretty girls walk… and run for office.
YouTube video by Rhonda Yates
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October 1, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Thank you to the Henry Ford Genesis nurses in Grand Blanc. Even on strike, you were ready to save lives. This is what real courage and compassion look like. #nurses #michigan
September 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Educators packed the Capitol today with one message: protect our schools, meals for kids, and essential services. With the budget deadline days away, MI families can’t afford cuts or shutdown games.

Call:
Tisdel 📞 (517) 373-1792
Webber 📞 (517) 373-0994
September 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Shanah Tovah to all who are celebrating. May this season bring peace, joy, and justice—for our families, our communities, and our world.

Wishing everyone a good and sweet year. ✨

#ShanahTovah #RoshHashanah #HappyNewYear
September 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Our campaign newsletter dropped today! Keep up with updates, ways to get involved, and a little behind-the-scenes of this race.

Sign up at www.rhondayates.com or email [email protected] to get on the list.

#HD55 #FlipTheHouse #RhondaYatesForMI
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September 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
OPEIU 40 nurses’ rally
When nurses are stretched too thin, patients suffer. When hospitals cut corners, lives are at risk.

Standing with nurses means standing for safe staffing, dignity, and patient care. Always. #SafeStaffingSavesLives #MIDems #OPEIU #MichiganStrong
September 21, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I’m running for State House in Michigan’s 55th District because Lansing needs leaders who understand what families are actually going through: the cost of healthcare, the strain on schools, and the everyday math of making ends meet.

Learn more: www.rhondayates.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system. Research shows safe staffing = lower death rates + better outcomes.

This Saturday I’ll be at the Community Rally Supporting Nurses at Henry Ford Rochester (12 PM picketing, 1 PM rally).

Safe staffing saves lives. Join us.
September 19, 2025 at 3:32 AM
We kicked off this campaign last night at Rochester Municipal Park. It wasn’t politics as usual; it was people coming together to fight for nurses, educators, and working families.

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#FlipThe55th #PeopleFirst #EducatorNurseNeighbor
September 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The news is heavy, but community gives us strength.
Join me Mon, Sept 15 • 6–7:30 PM at Rochester Municipal Park (Kiwanis Pavilion) for my official campaign kickoff. Let’s choose connection, not despair.

📍 400 6th Street, Rochester, Michigan
🌐 rhondayates.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM