Rhonda Yates for MI State House
@rhondayates.bsky.social
Candidate for State House, MI-55
Focused on affordability, education, health, & accountability.
Educator. Nurse. Neighbor.
Focused on affordability, education, health, & accountability.
Educator. Nurse. Neighbor.
Michigan's data centers - what do you think?
November 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Michigan's data centers - what do you think?
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Words from leaders shape what’s acceptable in our society. When hate or threats become routine, our democracy is at risk. I’m speaking out. Silence isn’t an option. #Michigan #Leadership #WordsMatter
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Words from leaders shape what’s acceptable in our society. When hate or threats become routine, our democracy is at risk. I’m speaking out. Silence isn’t an option. #Michigan #Leadership #WordsMatter
International Students’ Day is rooted in the bravery of Prague students who, in 1939, protested Nazi oppression. Their stand inspires us today. Student voices create change across borders and generations. #InternationalStudentsDay #StudentVoices
November 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
International Students’ Day is rooted in the bravery of Prague students who, in 1939, protested Nazi oppression. Their stand inspires us today. Student voices create change across borders and generations. #InternationalStudentsDay #StudentVoices
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
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
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
There’s a shortage of evidence-based decision making in politics, and it’s showing.
#science #nurses #educators
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
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
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.
If you live in Southfield, write in Wynett Guy Nov 4.
October 26, 2025 at 10:06 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.
If you live in Southfield, write in Wynett Guy Nov 4.
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
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
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
We can strengthen both at the same time because every great teacher starts in a classroom and a university that believed in them.
#EducationForAll
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
Let’s keep finding ways to share that light through kindness, courage, and community.
#HappyDiwali #festivaloflights #Mi55
October 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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
Let’s keep finding ways to share that light through kindness, courage, and community.
#HappyDiwali #festivaloflights #Mi55
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
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
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
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
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
Early detection saves lives, but access saves more.
#MakingStrides #HealthEquity #MichiganStrong
October 19, 2025 at 1:44 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
Early detection saves lives, but access saves more.
#MakingStrides #HealthEquity #MichiganStrong
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
Neighborhood House, which helps local families year-round. 🍂
#RochesterHills #CommunityStrong
October 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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
Neighborhood House, which helps local families year-round. 🍂
#RochesterHills #CommunityStrong
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
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 #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
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
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. 💚
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
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. 💚
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. 💚
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.
💙 Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/rhond...
#nurses
As a nurse & educator, I know science saves lives. 314 believes in this campaign—and I know you do too.
💙 Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/rhond...
#nurses
October 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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.
💙 Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/rhond...
#nurses
As a nurse & educator, I know science saves lives. 314 believes in this campaign—and I know you do too.
💙 Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/rhond...
#nurses
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Wishing everyone a good and sweet year. ✨
#ShanahTovah #RoshHashanah #HappyNewYear
September 22, 2025 at 9:17 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
Wishing everyone a good and sweet year. ✨
#ShanahTovah #RoshHashanah #HappyNewYear
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
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
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
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
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
Learn more: www.rhondayates.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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
Learn more: www.rhondayates.com
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Join us: rhondayates.com
secure.actblue.com/donate/rhondayates
#FlipThe55th #PeopleFirst #EducatorNurseNeighbor
Join us: rhondayates.com
secure.actblue.com/donate/rhondayates
#FlipThe55th #PeopleFirst #EducatorNurseNeighbor
September 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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.
Join us: rhondayates.com
secure.actblue.com/donate/rhondayates
#FlipThe55th #PeopleFirst #EducatorNurseNeighbor
Join us: rhondayates.com
secure.actblue.com/donate/rhondayates
#FlipThe55th #PeopleFirst #EducatorNurseNeighbor
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
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
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
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
Preparing to meet lawmakers tomorrow.
September 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Preparing to meet lawmakers tomorrow.