Jonathan Lindsey

Jonathan Lindsey is an American politician who currently represents 17th [Senate">Michigan's 17th Senate district">17th [Senate district] in the Michigan Senate. He was elected in the 2022 [Michigan Senate election]. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Biography

Lindsey grew up in rural Branch County. He graduated from Bronson High School and went on to attend Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army. Lindsey is married to Allison Laffer, daughter of economist Art Laffer. They have three children together.

Michigan Senate

Lindsey ran for 17th in the 2022 Michigan Senate election as a Republican. He won the primary against Kim LaSata with 61.4% of the vote and the general election against Democrat Scott Starr with 65.4% of the vote. On June 26 2025 the Michigan senator suggested members refer to the President of the United States as Daddy Trump. Another senator then reminded him of the meaning of Daddy in other communities.