Pontiac Times

Matt Maddock, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, posted a series of statements on his X (formerly Twitter) account between September 23 and September 24, 2025. The posts addressed political concerns in Michigan and ongoing budget negotiations in the state legislature.

On September 23, Maddock claimed that "The communist party is heavily invested in all the swing states especially. Michigan is number one now for them. That’s why they will spend 10 million or more on Ranked Choice." This statement reflects ongoing debates about ranked-choice voting and its potential impact on elections in key battleground states like Michigan.

Later that day, Maddock provided an update regarding legislative activities: "Extended Session Schedule:

We won’t stop working until the budget is done and that might take some time because the Democrats are pushing towards a shutdown by refusing to negotiate. They want a 6 billion increase and we want a 6 billion decrease. They want to keep the 4600 fake". His comments highlight partisan disagreements over proposed changes to Michigan's state budget, with Democrats seeking an increase and Republicans advocating for cuts.

On September 24, Maddock made a personal remark: "I’m half kick ass Polish".

Ranked-choice voting has been discussed as an alternative election method in several U.S. states, including Michigan. Supporters argue it can lead to fairer outcomes by allowing voters to rank candidates by preference, while critics raise concerns about implementation costs and voter confusion.

Budget negotiations have historically been contentious in Michigan's legislature, often reflecting broader national debates between parties over government spending priorities.