[2] In the Connecticut House of Representatives, Michel has proposed bills enabling Connecticut municipalities to allow ranked-choice voting,[3] authorized state funding for a study on excessive rent increases,[4] banning the sale of products containing kangaroos,[5] and establishing an "Office of the Food Access Advocate" to aim to eliminate food deserts in the state.
[11] Collins Main argued that Michel has focused his time in the Connecticut House of Representatives on issues that "are not relevant" to members of the 146th District, which includes parts of Downtown, the South End, and Shippan.
[12] Michel refuted the claim, touting efforts to give right to counsel for low-income renters facing evictions, and supporting a bill which aimed to reduce food deserts.
[18] Unofficial results from the Democratic Primary held on August 13, 2024 showed Michel losing to challenger Eilish Collins Main, 44.3% to 55.7%.
[22] Michel has advocated for a public state bank, splitting the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection into two different agencies, a $15 minimum wage, and universal pre-K.[22] Michel has claimed that 5G has "never been tested with independent, peer-reviewed studies",[7] despite the fact that there are no scientifically proven adverse health impacts from the exposure to 5G radio frequency radiation with levels below those suggested by the guidelines of regulating bodies, including the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).