Austin Marsman
@austinmarsmanmi.bsky.social
Michigander. Former elected official.
Committed to preserving our democracy. @MIYoungDems.bsky.social Chair.
Committed to preserving our democracy. @MIYoungDems.bsky.social Chair.
Up bright and early this morning on WJR Radio to discuss the recent political violence in the country and where we go from here.
Thanks so much for having me, Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie!
Thanks so much for having me, Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie!
September 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Up bright and early this morning on WJR Radio to discuss the recent political violence in the country and where we go from here.
Thanks so much for having me, Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie!
Thanks so much for having me, Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie!
Nine commonsense bills passed by the Legislature remain stalled because Speaker Hall refuses to follow the Constitution.
I joined an amicus brief filed this week in support of the Senate’s lawsuit because democracy and the rule of law still matter.
I joined an amicus brief filed this week in support of the Senate’s lawsuit because democracy and the rule of law still matter.
July 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Nine commonsense bills passed by the Legislature remain stalled because Speaker Hall refuses to follow the Constitution.
I joined an amicus brief filed this week in support of the Senate’s lawsuit because democracy and the rule of law still matter.
I joined an amicus brief filed this week in support of the Senate’s lawsuit because democracy and the rule of law still matter.
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YDM stands with our friends in Minnesota and all affected by the horrific, politically motivated assassinations of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. We also send our support to State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, as they recover from their injuries.
June 16, 2025 at 11:42 PM
YDM stands with our friends in Minnesota and all affected by the horrific, politically motivated assassinations of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. We also send our support to State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, as they recover from their injuries.
Had a great time at our annual @michigandems.bsky.social Legacy Dinner over the weekend. Inspiring speakers and a packed crowd that is energized and ready to keep fighting for Michigan!
June 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Had a great time at our annual @michigandems.bsky.social Legacy Dinner over the weekend. Inspiring speakers and a packed crowd that is energized and ready to keep fighting for Michigan!
Once again, Donald Trump is lying — labeling Kalamazoo County a “sanctuary” to score political points.
The truth is, Kalamazoo follows the law and protects its people. Weaponizing federal funds to punish communities who didn’t vote for him is disgraceful.
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
The truth is, Kalamazoo follows the law and protects its people. Weaponizing federal funds to punish communities who didn’t vote for him is disgraceful.
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
Trump agency labels Kalamazoo County a ‘sanctuary county,’ officials say that’s ‘false’
County officials say they comply with federal immigration laws and have never declared themselves a sanctuary jurisdiction.
www.mlive.com
May 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Once again, Donald Trump is lying — labeling Kalamazoo County a “sanctuary” to score political points.
The truth is, Kalamazoo follows the law and protects its people. Weaponizing federal funds to punish communities who didn’t vote for him is disgraceful.
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
The truth is, Kalamazoo follows the law and protects its people. Weaponizing federal funds to punish communities who didn’t vote for him is disgraceful.
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
Attending @youngdems.bsky.social national meetings has always inspired me — but this one hit different.
As Chair of @miyoungdems.bsky.social, I had the honor of leading our delegation in Minneapolis. Feeling proud, hopeful, and ready for what’s next. #YDAMSP #MidwestIsBest
As Chair of @miyoungdems.bsky.social, I had the honor of leading our delegation in Minneapolis. Feeling proud, hopeful, and ready for what’s next. #YDAMSP #MidwestIsBest
May 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Attending @youngdems.bsky.social national meetings has always inspired me — but this one hit different.
As Chair of @miyoungdems.bsky.social, I had the honor of leading our delegation in Minneapolis. Feeling proud, hopeful, and ready for what’s next. #YDAMSP #MidwestIsBest
As Chair of @miyoungdems.bsky.social, I had the honor of leading our delegation in Minneapolis. Feeling proud, hopeful, and ready for what’s next. #YDAMSP #MidwestIsBest
Don’t have a passport?
Have you changed your name after marriage?
Did you move recently?
Under the SAVE Act, any of these scenarios would be enough to block or delay your right to vote.
🗣️ We shouldn’t be making it harder to vote. Call your Senators today.
Have you changed your name after marriage?
Did you move recently?
Under the SAVE Act, any of these scenarios would be enough to block or delay your right to vote.
🗣️ We shouldn’t be making it harder to vote. Call your Senators today.
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Republicans in Washington DC have put forward a dangerous bill that would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
Call @peters.senate.gov + @slotkin.senate.gov to urge a NO vote on the SAVE Act because we shouldn’t be making it harder to vote.
Call @peters.senate.gov + @slotkin.senate.gov to urge a NO vote on the SAVE Act because we shouldn’t be making it harder to vote.
April 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Don’t have a passport?
Have you changed your name after marriage?
Did you move recently?
Under the SAVE Act, any of these scenarios would be enough to block or delay your right to vote.
🗣️ We shouldn’t be making it harder to vote. Call your Senators today.
Have you changed your name after marriage?
Did you move recently?
Under the SAVE Act, any of these scenarios would be enough to block or delay your right to vote.
🗣️ We shouldn’t be making it harder to vote. Call your Senators today.
Had a great weekend at the @michigandems.bsky.social Rural Summit in Sault Ste Marie.
It’s always powerful to see people come together — share ideas, build connections, and show up to meet this moment.
It’s always powerful to see people come together — share ideas, build connections, and show up to meet this moment.
April 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Had a great weekend at the @michigandems.bsky.social Rural Summit in Sault Ste Marie.
It’s always powerful to see people come together — share ideas, build connections, and show up to meet this moment.
It’s always powerful to see people come together — share ideas, build connections, and show up to meet this moment.
In 100 days, @miyoungdems.bsky.social will send a delegation to the @youngdems.bsky.social National Convening.
From July 17-20, 2025, we’re heading to Philadelphia, PA — the city where democracy was born. Help us get there👇🏼
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From July 17-20, 2025, we’re heading to Philadelphia, PA — the city where democracy was born. Help us get there👇🏼
secure.actblue.com/donate/ydmad...
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April 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
In 100 days, @miyoungdems.bsky.social will send a delegation to the @youngdems.bsky.social National Convening.
From July 17-20, 2025, we’re heading to Philadelphia, PA — the city where democracy was born. Help us get there👇🏼
secure.actblue.com/donate/ydmad...
From July 17-20, 2025, we’re heading to Philadelphia, PA — the city where democracy was born. Help us get there👇🏼
secure.actblue.com/donate/ydmad...
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I LOVE our Attorney General! @dananessel.bsky.social is standing up to the illegal actions taking place in DC as our "government" slides to the Reich. This is what I expect and demand in my Democratic leaders.
There is NO common ground to be found with Nazis. PERIOD.
There is NO common ground to be found with Nazis. PERIOD.
a man singing into a microphone with the words stand up for your rights written below him
ALT: a man singing into a microphone with the words stand up for your rights written below him
media.tenor.com
April 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I LOVE our Attorney General! @dananessel.bsky.social is standing up to the illegal actions taking place in DC as our "government" slides to the Reich. This is what I expect and demand in my Democratic leaders.
There is NO common ground to be found with Nazis. PERIOD.
There is NO common ground to be found with Nazis. PERIOD.
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On Tuesday, @corybooker.com wrapped up an incredible, historic and record breaking speech on the Senate floor to hold Donald Trump and Elon Musk accountable.
This is what momentum looks like and we are just getting started.
Will you join us?
This is what momentum looks like and we are just getting started.
Will you join us?
April 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
On Tuesday, @corybooker.com wrapped up an incredible, historic and record breaking speech on the Senate floor to hold Donald Trump and Elon Musk accountable.
This is what momentum looks like and we are just getting started.
Will you join us?
This is what momentum looks like and we are just getting started.
Will you join us?
Off to The Yoop! 🚙
I can’t wait to join the @michigandems.bsky.social Rural Summit in just a couple weeks where I’ll be hosting a session all about the ✨ youth vote ✨.
We’ll dive into organizing, building power, and making sure everyone’s voice counts — regardless of where they live.
I can’t wait to join the @michigandems.bsky.social Rural Summit in just a couple weeks where I’ll be hosting a session all about the ✨ youth vote ✨.
We’ll dive into organizing, building power, and making sure everyone’s voice counts — regardless of where they live.
March 31, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Off to The Yoop! 🚙
I can’t wait to join the @michigandems.bsky.social Rural Summit in just a couple weeks where I’ll be hosting a session all about the ✨ youth vote ✨.
We’ll dive into organizing, building power, and making sure everyone’s voice counts — regardless of where they live.
I can’t wait to join the @michigandems.bsky.social Rural Summit in just a couple weeks where I’ll be hosting a session all about the ✨ youth vote ✨.
We’ll dive into organizing, building power, and making sure everyone’s voice counts — regardless of where they live.
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📻 This week, YDM Chair @austinmarsmanmi.bsky.social went on the @leftoflansing.bsky.social podcast to talk about the road ahead and how young people can meet this moment. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts!
March 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
📻 This week, YDM Chair @austinmarsmanmi.bsky.social went on the @leftoflansing.bsky.social podcast to talk about the road ahead and how young people can meet this moment. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts!
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🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Republicans in Washington DC have put forward a budget bill that gives Elon Musk and President Trump a blank check and cuts vital programs our families rely on.
Call @peters.senate.gov + @slotkin.senate.gov to urge a NO vote on this destructive and dangerous CR.
Call @peters.senate.gov + @slotkin.senate.gov to urge a NO vote on this destructive and dangerous CR.
March 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Republicans in Washington DC have put forward a budget bill that gives Elon Musk and President Trump a blank check and cuts vital programs our families rely on.
Call @peters.senate.gov + @slotkin.senate.gov to urge a NO vote on this destructive and dangerous CR.
Call @peters.senate.gov + @slotkin.senate.gov to urge a NO vote on this destructive and dangerous CR.
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Roses are red, violets are blue.
Bill, you have a job to do.
And we will keep calling you. 😘
Bill, you have a job to do.
And we will keep calling you. 😘
March 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Roses are red, violets are blue.
Bill, you have a job to do.
And we will keep calling you. 😘
Bill, you have a job to do.
And we will keep calling you. 😘
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Ready to save democracy with us?
Senator @elissaslotkin.bsky.social has the playbook:
1️⃣ Don’t tune out
2️⃣ Hold elected officials accountable
3️⃣ Organize and engage
Senator @elissaslotkin.bsky.social has the playbook:
1️⃣ Don’t tune out
2️⃣ Hold elected officials accountable
3️⃣ Organize and engage
March 5, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Ready to save democracy with us?
Senator @elissaslotkin.bsky.social has the playbook:
1️⃣ Don’t tune out
2️⃣ Hold elected officials accountable
3️⃣ Organize and engage
Senator @elissaslotkin.bsky.social has the playbook:
1️⃣ Don’t tune out
2️⃣ Hold elected officials accountable
3️⃣ Organize and engage
We believe that our democracy is worth saving and dissent is patriotic.
YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF MICHIGAN ON TRUMP’S JOINT ADDRESS TO
CONGRESS
LANSING, MI – From the moment Donald Trump took the stage it was clear: his vision for this country is out of touch with the needs of everyday Americans.
CONGRESS
LANSING, MI – From the moment Donald Trump took the stage it was clear: his vision for this country is out of touch with the needs of everyday Americans.
March 5, 2025 at 5:46 AM
We believe that our democracy is worth saving and dissent is patriotic.
Do you think Siri can tell how soul-crushingly long your Monday was, or is she just pretending not to judge?
March 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Do you think Siri can tell how soul-crushingly long your Monday was, or is she just pretending not to judge?
I am honored, humbled, and excited to take the gavel as incoming Chair of the Young Democrats of Michigan. Let’s go! 💙 🫶🏼
February 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I am honored, humbled, and excited to take the gavel as incoming Chair of the Young Democrats of Michigan. Let’s go! 💙 🫶🏼
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Trump’s plan for a second term is to shock, awe, and exhaust with the quick pace of his actions and orders.
We must stay in the fight and do all that we can to protect democracy. youtube.com/shorts/1uARB...
We must stay in the fight and do all that we can to protect democracy. youtube.com/shorts/1uARB...
February 20, 2025
YouTube video by Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General
youtube.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Trump’s plan for a second term is to shock, awe, and exhaust with the quick pace of his actions and orders.
We must stay in the fight and do all that we can to protect democracy. youtube.com/shorts/1uARB...
We must stay in the fight and do all that we can to protect democracy. youtube.com/shorts/1uARB...
I’m running for Young Democrats of Michigan Chair because our caucus needs proven leadership that can meet this moment and take action.
Vote for the YDM Meet the Moment Slate in Detroit on February 22.
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Vote for the YDM Meet the Moment Slate in Detroit on February 22.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I’m running for Young Democrats of Michigan Chair because our caucus needs proven leadership that can meet this moment and take action.
Vote for the YDM Meet the Moment Slate in Detroit on February 22.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Vote for the YDM Meet the Moment Slate in Detroit on February 22.
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As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. I’m excited to see the positive impact this program will have on the financial security of West Michigan families and on maternal and infant health outcomes.
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
Kalamazoo Rx Kids is ready to launch, giving $7,500 to all families with new babies
The program offers $7,500 to all expecting mothers in Kalamazoo and babies born after Feb. 1.
www.mlive.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. I’m excited to see the positive impact this program will have on the financial security of West Michigan families and on maternal and infant health outcomes.
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
153 Kalamazoo workers and their families are paying the price here. Jobs lost mean mortgages unpaid, meals skipped, and futures too uncertain. Workers deserve better.
www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/manufac...
www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/manufac...
Kalamazoo food packaging plant to close this spring, slash 153 jobs
An Evergreen Packaging facility in Kalamazoo that produces food and beverage packaging will close this spring, eliminating 133 jobs.
www.crainsgrandrapids.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:56 AM
153 Kalamazoo workers and their families are paying the price here. Jobs lost mean mortgages unpaid, meals skipped, and futures too uncertain. Workers deserve better.
www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/manufac...
www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/manufac...
We need to focus on growing our membership, organizing in more places with more people, advocating for meaningful change, and staying engaged year-round — not just around election time. Let’s build a Young Democrats of Michigan that’s ready to meet the moment.
February 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We need to focus on growing our membership, organizing in more places with more people, advocating for meaningful change, and staying engaged year-round — not just around election time. Let’s build a Young Democrats of Michigan that’s ready to meet the moment.