Rep. Kara Hope comes from a working-class family, and she understands the challenges facing people here in South Lansing and Holt. That’s why she’s dedicated her public service to providing a voice for local working families, first on the Ingham County Commission from 2013 to 2019, and in the state House since 2019. We know Kara Hope, and we know she’s at the Capitol fighting for us — and that’s why we need to re-elect her!
Kara grew up down the road in Ionia, where her parents worked as corrections officers. She attended public schools, graduating from Ionia High School. She then moved to the Lansing area to attend Michigan State University, becoming the first person in her family to get a college degree.
After college, Kara worked as a substitute teacher and local newspaper reporter, helping to tell the stories of people from every walk of life. She interviewed plenty of people who worked hard and played by the rules, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t get ahead.
The deck was stacked against regular people — and Kara wanted to change that. She decided to attend Cooley Law School in Lansing so she could become an attorney and help everyday people fight for their rights. While at Cooley, Kara was elected to serve as managing editor of the Cooley Law Review, and she also interned with the Innocence Project, helping the wrongfully convicted get another chance at justice.
After getting her law degree, Kara went on to work as an attorney in the Michigan Court of Appeals Pretrial Division and as a law professor at Cooley. Later, she started her own small private practice.
During all of this, Kara made sure to find the time to volunteer in the community. She co-founded the Holt Community Arts Council, which provides local families with exposure to the arts at free or low-cost events, making family fun accessible for everyone. She also volunteered with numerous other local charities, doing whatever was needed — whether it be pro-bono legal work for people in need, or dishing out food at community cookouts.
Kara ran for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners in 2012, defeating a far-right Republican incumbent, then winning re-election twice more. While on the County Commission, Kara paid special focus to reforming county government to make it more efficient, accessible and responsive to residents.
In 2018, local voters overwhelmingly elected Kara to the State House of Representatives, where she’s served with the drive and conviction that first inspired her to get involved and help people in need.
Kara and her husband, Delhi Township Clerk Evan Hope, live in Holt, where they raised their niece and nephew, Emma and Jared, after taking them in at a young age.
Kara has never forgotten where she came from — and that’s why she continues to prioritize the needs of Lansing and Holt residents who need the most help. Click here to learn more about how Kara is fighting for us at the Capitol.
Kara grew up down the road in Ionia, where her parents worked as corrections officers. She attended public schools, graduating from Ionia High School. She then moved to the Lansing area to attend Michigan State University, becoming the first person in her family to get a college degree.
After college, Kara worked as a substitute teacher and local newspaper reporter, helping to tell the stories of people from every walk of life. She interviewed plenty of people who worked hard and played by the rules, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t get ahead.
The deck was stacked against regular people — and Kara wanted to change that. She decided to attend Cooley Law School in Lansing so she could become an attorney and help everyday people fight for their rights. While at Cooley, Kara was elected to serve as managing editor of the Cooley Law Review, and she also interned with the Innocence Project, helping the wrongfully convicted get another chance at justice.
After getting her law degree, Kara went on to work as an attorney in the Michigan Court of Appeals Pretrial Division and as a law professor at Cooley. Later, she started her own small private practice.
During all of this, Kara made sure to find the time to volunteer in the community. She co-founded the Holt Community Arts Council, which provides local families with exposure to the arts at free or low-cost events, making family fun accessible for everyone. She also volunteered with numerous other local charities, doing whatever was needed — whether it be pro-bono legal work for people in need, or dishing out food at community cookouts.
Kara ran for the Ingham County Board of Commissioners in 2012, defeating a far-right Republican incumbent, then winning re-election twice more. While on the County Commission, Kara paid special focus to reforming county government to make it more efficient, accessible and responsive to residents.
In 2018, local voters overwhelmingly elected Kara to the State House of Representatives, where she’s served with the drive and conviction that first inspired her to get involved and help people in need.
Kara and her husband, Delhi Township Clerk Evan Hope, live in Holt, where they raised their niece and nephew, Emma and Jared, after taking them in at a young age.
Kara has never forgotten where she came from — and that’s why she continues to prioritize the needs of Lansing and Holt residents who need the most help. Click here to learn more about how Kara is fighting for us at the Capitol.
