MRA’s 2024 General Election Friends of Retail
The Michigan Primary Election saw over 2 million voters across the state of Michigan. Seventy of our 81 Friends of Retail move on to the November 5 General Election ballot.
“The retail industry is navigating numerous challenges, making it crucial to have legislators who are committed to collaborating with us to foster an environment where retail can flourish,” stated William J. Hallan, President and CEO of Michigan Retailers Association. “Retail jobs are good jobs—they provide valuable first job experiences, foster career growth, and are foundational to our local economies. Supporting candidates who advocate for the retail industry is crucial to ensuring these businesses can continue to thrive and serve our communities effectively.”
Candidates were designated by MRA’s Legislative Committee and 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 demonstrated through their answers to critical policy questions that they understand the importance of the retail industry to Michigan’s economy. All current elected officials running for re-election are evaluated and all legislative candidates are extended an opportunity to complete MRA’s questionnaire.
The goal of MRA’s Friends of Retail list is to give MRA members more information as the election draws near. This information is unique to the retail perspective and cannot be found elsewhere.
We hope you find this retail-specific election guidance helpful as you fill out your absentee ballot or head to the polls.
Editor’s note: Regions see some overlap in legislative districts, so candidates may appear on more than one regional list.
District 1 Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit)
District 2 Tullio Liberati (D-Allen Park)
District 3 Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn)
District 9 Joe Tate (D-Detroit)
District 14 Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park)
District 18 Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield)
District 22 Adam Stathakis (R-Livonia)
District 28 Jamie Thompson (R-Brownstown)
District 30 William Bruck (R-Erie)
District 31 Dale Biniecki (R-Monroe)
District 32 Jimmie Wilson Jr. (D-Ypsilanti)
District 34 Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R-Clayton)
District 35 Jennifer Wortz (R-Quincy)
District 46 Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson)
District 48 Brian Ignatowski (R-Pinckney)
District 49 Ann Bollin (R-Brighton)
District 50 Jason Woolford (R-Howell)
District 52 Mike Harris (R-Clarkston)
District 54 Donni Steele (R-Orion)
District 55 Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester Hills)
District 57 Thomas Kuhn (R-Troy)
District 58 Ron Robinson (R-Utica)
District 59 Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.)
District 60 Joseph Aragona (R-Clinton Twp.)
District 62 Alicia St. Germaine (R-Harrison Twp.)
District 63 Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay)
District 68 David Martin (R-Davison)
District 72 Mike Mueller (R-Linden)
District 37 Brad Paquette (R-Niles)
District 39 Pauline Wendzel (R-Watervliet)
District 42 Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo)
District 43 Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville)
District 45 Sarah Lightner (R-Springport)
District 78 Gina Johnsen (R-Lake Odessa)
District 79 Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia)
District 80 Philip Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids)
District 81 Jordan Youngquist (R-Grand Rapids)
District 83 Tommy Brann (R-Wyoming)
District 83 John Fitzgerald (D-Wyoming)
District 84 Carol Glanville (D-Walker)
District 85 Bradley Slagh (R-Zeeland)
District 86 Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland)
District 87 Will Snyder (D-Muskegon)
District 88 Greg VanWoerkom (R-Norton Shores)
District 89 Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville)
District 90 Bryan Posthumus (R-Cannon Twp.)
District 91 Pat Outman (R-Six Lakes)
District 102 Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington)
District 107 Parker Fairbairn (R-Harbor Springs)
District 108 David Prestin (R-Cedar River)
District 109 Karl Bohnak (R-Negaunee)
District 110 Gregory Markkanen (R-Hancock)
District 63 Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay)
District 67 Phil Green (R-Millington)
District 68 David Martin (R-Davison)
District 71 Brian BeGole (R-Perry)
District 72 Mike Mueller (R-Linden)
District 93 Tim Kelly (R-Saginaw)
District 96 Timothy Beson (R-Bay City)
District 97 Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar)
District 98 Gregory Alexander (R-Carsonville)
District 99 Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres)
District 35 Jennifer Wortz (R-Quincy)
District 43 Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville)
District 44 Steven Frisbie (R-Battle Creek)
District 45 Sarah Lightner (R-Springport)
District 46 Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson)
District 48 Brian Ignatowski (R-Pinckney)
District 71 Brian BeGole (R-Perry)
District 72 Mike Mueller (R-Linden)
District 73 Joshua J. Rockey (R-Webberville)
District 74 Tom Izzo (R-Lansing)
District 76 Angela Witwer (D-Delta Twp.)
District 78 Gina Johnsen (R-Lake Odessa)
District 91 Pat Outman (R-Six Lakes)
District 92 Jerry Neyer (R-Shepherd)
District 93 Tim Kelly (R-Saginaw)
District 95 Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland)
District 95 Bill G. Schuette (R-Midland)
District 99 Mike Hoadley (R-Au Gres)
District 100 Tom Kunse (R-Clare)
District 102 Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington)
District 103 Lisa Trombley (R-Traverse City)
District 104 John Roth (R-Traverse City)
District 105 Ken Borton (R-Gaylord)
District 106 Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan)
District 107 Parker Fairbairn (R-Harbor Springs)
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