This week MRA’s Legislative Committee designated 99 legislative candidates as Friends of Retail; 66 running for the Michigan House of Representative and 33 running for the Michigan Senate. These 99 candidates, who will appear on the August 2 primary ballot, are considered a “Friend of Retail” and have earned Association members’ support.
“The retail industry is facing a lot of challenges and it’s more important than ever to have elected officials who are willing to work with us and find solutions to help the industry thrive,” said William J. Hallan, President and CEO of Michigan Retailers Association. “Retailers are critical to the success of our downtowns, offer first job opportunities, and provide the goods and services our communities rely on. We look forward to working with our Friends of Retail to support and grow the retail industry in Michigan.”
MRA’s Friends of Retail designations were approved by the Association’s Legislative Committee and are based on an analysis of voting records and candidate questionnaires. Current elected officials earning a Friend of Retail designation demonstrated through their votes on and sponsorship of key issues, while candidates earning a Friend of Retail designation have demonstrated through their answers to critical policy questions that they understand the importance of the retail industry to Michigan’s economy.
“MRA appreciates the interest these legislators and candidates have expressed in understanding and assisting the retail industry in Michigan,” said Amy Drumm, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs. “We encourage our members to support those candidates identified as Friends of Retail in both the 2022 primary and general election.”
2022 Friends of Retail
District 1 Erika Geiss (Democrat)
District 1 Frank Liberati (Democrat)
District 7 Jeremy Moss (Democrat)
District 8 Marshall Bullock II (Democrat)
District 9 Michael Webber (Republican)
District 11 Michael MacDonald (Republican)
District 12 Kevin Hertel (Democrat)
District 12 Pamela Hornberger (Republican)
District 16 Joseph Bellino Jr. (Republican)
District 16 T.C. Clements Jr. (Republican)
District 17 Kim LaSata (Republican)
District 18 Thomas Albert (Republican)
District 20 Aric Nesbitt (Republican)
District 21 Sarah Anthony (Democrat)
District 22 Lana Theis (Republican)
District 23 Jim Runestad (Republican)
District 24 Ruth Johnson (Republican)
District 25 Dan Lauwers (Republican)
District 26 Kevin Daley (Republican)
District 27 Bill Swanson (Democrat)
District 28 Madhu Anderson (Republican)
District 28 Daylen Howard (Republican)
District 29 Tommy Brann (Republican)
District 30 Mark Huizenga (Republican)
District 31 Roger Victory (Republican)
District 32 Jon Bumstead (Republican)
District 33 Rick Outman (Republican)
District 34 Roger Hauck (Republican)
District 35 Annette Glenn (Republican)
District 36 Michele Hoitenga (Republican)
District 37 John Damoose (Republican)
District 37 George Ranville (Republican)
District 38 Ed McBroom (Republican)
District 4 Karen Whitsett (Democrat)
District 10 Joe Tate (Democrat)
District 12 Richard Steenland (Democrat)
District 19 Samantha Steckloff (Democrat)
District 21 David Staudt (Republican)
District 27 Kevin Counts (Republican)
District 28 Virgie Ammerman (Republican)
District 30 William Bruck (Republican)
District 34 Ryan Rank (Republican)
District 34 Dale Zorn (Republican)
District 35 Andrew Fink (Republican)
District 37 Brad Paquette (Republican)
District 38 George Steven Lucas (Republican)
District 38 Kevin Whiteford (Republican)
District 39 Pauline Wendzel (Republican)
District 42 Matt Hall (Republican)
District 43 Lindsay Kronemeyer (Republican)
District 45 Sarah Lightner (Republican)
District 46 Kathy Schmaltz (Republican)
District 49 Ann Bollin (Republican)
District 50 Bob Bezotte Jr. (Republican)
District 55 Mark Tisdel (Republican)
District 56 Mark Gunn (Republican)
District 57 Thomas E. Kuhn (Republican)
District 58 Nate Shannon (Democrat)
District 60 Joseph Aragona (Republican)
District 62 Joe Marino (Republican)
District 63 Jay DeBoyer (Republican)
District 64 Andrew Beeler (Republican)
District 64 Gary Eisen (Republican)
District 66 Jacob Newby (Republican)
District 67 Phil Green (Republican)
District 68 Lynne Freiberger (Republican)
District 68 David Martin (Republican)
District 71 Bob Carlin (Republican)
District 72 Mike Mueller (Republican)
District 76 Angela Witwer (Democrat)
District 78 Christine E. Barnes (Republican)
District 78 Ben Geiger (Republican)
District 79 Jeremiah Keeler (Republican)
District 81 Lynn Afendoulis (Republican)
District 84 Mike Milanowski Jr. (Republican)
District 85 Bradley Slagh (Republican)
District 87 Will Snyder (Democrat)
District 88 Greg VanWoerkom (Republican)
District 89 Luke Meerman (Republican)
District 90 Bryan Posthumus (Republican)
District 91 Pat Outman (Republican)
District 92 Todd Schorle (Republican)
District 93 Graham Filler (Republican)
District 95 Bill G. Schuette (Republican)
District 96 Timothy Beson (Republican)
District 97 Rodney Wakeman (Republican)
District 97 Paul Whitney (Republican)
District 98 Westley D. Tahash (Republican)
District 99 Mike Hoadley (Republican)
District 100 Tom Kunse (Republican)
District 101 Diane J. Schindlbeck (Republican)
District 102 Curt VanderWall (Republican)
District 103 Jack O’Malley (Republican)
District 104 John Roth (Republican)
District 105 Ken Borton (Republican)
District 105 Kim Morley (Republican)
District 107 Parker Fairbairn (Republican)
District 108 Dave Prestin (Republican)
District 110 Greg Markkanen (Republican)
To see the statewide 2022 legislative districts for each candidate visit the state’s new maps drawn by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission.
