State Rep. Joey Andrews is serving his second term representing the 38th House District, which covers parts of Allegan, Berrien and Van Buren counties. Born and raised in Southwestern Michigan, Andrews knows and respects the unique issues facing lakeshore communities. He brings that understanding to the forefront by focusing on the growing water issues of erosion, flooding, lead and aging infrastructure; by combating the short-term rental crisis gutting local communities; and by advocating for a strong economy and fair wages for local working families.
His political activism began as a community organizer in 2018 — after seeing the impact and aftermath of the shocking 2016 election, he worked to mobilize his community by amplifying a united voice against systemic problems.
Andrews then went on to run the Southwest Michigan region for the Michigan One Campaign. This coordinated campaign would help President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters win their historic races. Andrews also dedicated his time to bringing more young and diverse voices into politics locally, assisting other campaigns in Southwest Michigan. After 2020, Andrews took a position with the Michigan AFL-CIO, first as its West Michigan regional field director and then as a policy analyst putting his legal education to work with his passion for labor and public policy.
Andrews earned a bachelor’s degree in history and music from Carson-Newman University in Tennessee. He also earned a law degree from Wayne State University in 2013.