Spotlight On Senator Jonathan Lindsey

Nov 20, 2025

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Senator Jonathan Lindsey (R-Coldwater) is serving his first term in the Michigan Senate.

Biography

After graduating from university, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in many roles and earning a Green Beret. During his time in the special forces, he served in three combat deployments. After leaving the army, Senator Lindsey worked as a communications executive in the private sector.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Yale University.

District

He represents the 17th Senate District, which includes Cass, St. Joseph, and Branch counties and parts of Berrien, Calhoun, Jackson, and Hillsdale counties.

Committees

    • Housing and Human Services, minority vice chair
    • Economic and Community Development
    • Oversight
    • Veterans and Emergency Services

We asked Senator Lindsey a few questions to learn more about him:

    • What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
      • A – Rome
    • What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
      • A – Video games
    • What did you want to be when you were a kid?
      • A – An astronaut
    • What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
      • A – Playing DotA 2

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