(UNDATED) – A Constantine native who moved back into the area is hoping to represent the 59th District in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Amy East is running for the seat as the Democratic candidate on the ballot. After being gone from St. Joseph County for 20 years, East and her family moved back to the area a few years ago. She explains why she is running for the 59th District seat. ...... {LISTEN}.

East says as she's campaigned around the 59th District, she has found that the concerns of the citizens in the District are the same as she is feeling. ...... {LISTEN}.

East is being challenged in the race for the 59th District seat by Republican candidate Steve Carra and write in candidate Jack Coleman.

Current 59th District Representative Aaron Miller can not seek re-election due to term limits.