Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2022
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Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Announces Primary Election Candidate Endorsements for Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan State Senate
A total of 24 Michigan House of Representatives and 16 Michigan State Senate candidates have received endorsements from the MRLA’s Political Action Committee Board of Trustees
A total of 24 Michigan House of Representatives and 16 Michigan State Senate candidates have received endorsements from the MRLA’s Political Action Committee Board of Trustees
LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) today announced that its Political Action Committee Board of Trustees has endorsed 24 candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives and 16 candidates for the Michigan State Senate for the August 2 primary election.
“Michigan’s hospitality industry has endured an exceptionally challenging two years and now, more than ever, needs elected leaders who are willing to champion its resurrection,” said MRLA President & CEO, Justin Winslow. “The carefully selected candidates for endorsement represent those who have recognized the importance of the hospitality industry to Michigan’s overall well-being and demonstrated a commitment to help restore those restaurants, cafes, banquet centers, hotels and resorts that have sacrificed so much.”
Customarily, the MRLA engages in legislative primaries only if an incumbent with a superior voting record with the association is challenged, or if one candidate significantly stands out of the field in an open seat. The endorsed candidates below are listed with their district number and party affiliation.
Michigan House of Representatives Candidates Receiving Endorsement:
Michigan State Senate Candidates Receiving Endorsement:
"These candidates have proven to be supporters and advocates of Michigan's hospitality industry through a detailed selection process," said John McNamara, vice president of Government Affairs for the MRLA. "We are proud to endorse these individuals and look forward to working with them in Michigan's capitol next year."
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association general election endorsements will be released after the August 2 primary.
“Michigan’s hospitality industry has endured an exceptionally challenging two years and now, more than ever, needs elected leaders who are willing to champion its resurrection,” said MRLA President & CEO, Justin Winslow. “The carefully selected candidates for endorsement represent those who have recognized the importance of the hospitality industry to Michigan’s overall well-being and demonstrated a commitment to help restore those restaurants, cafes, banquet centers, hotels and resorts that have sacrificed so much.”
Customarily, the MRLA engages in legislative primaries only if an incumbent with a superior voting record with the association is challenged, or if one candidate significantly stands out of the field in an open seat. The endorsed candidates below are listed with their district number and party affiliation.
Michigan House of Representatives Candidates Receiving Endorsement:
- State Representative Joe Tate (10, Democrat)
- State Representative Richard Steenland (12, Democrat)
- State Representative Andrew Fink (35, Republican)
- State Representative Brad Paquette (37, Republican)
- State Representative Pauline Wendzel (39, Republican)
- State Representative Matt Hall (42, Republican)
- Candidate Jason Negri (48, Republican)
- Candidate Joseph Marino (62, Republican)
- State Representative Andrew Beeler (64, Republican)
- State Representative Phil Green (67, Republican)
- State Representative David Martin (68, Republican)
- State Representative Mike Mueller (72, Republican)
- Candidate Jon Horford (77, Democrat)
- Candidate Mike Milanowski Jr (84, Republican)
- State Representative Greg VanWoerkom (88, Republican)
- State Representative Bryan Posthumus (90, Republican)
- State Representative Graham Filler (93, Republican)
- Candidate Bill G. Schuette (95, Republican)
- State Representative Rodney Wakeman (97, Republican)
- State Senator Curt Vanderwall (102, Republican)
- State Representative Jack O'Malley (103, Republican)
- State Representative John Roth (104, Republican)
- State Representative Ken Borton (105, Republican)
- Candidate Parker Fairbairn (107, Republican)
Michigan State Senate Candidates Receiving Endorsement:
- State Senator Sylvia Santana (2, Democrat)
- State Senator Jeremy Moss (7, Democrat)
- State Senator Paul Wojno (10, Democrat)
- State Senator Kim Lasata (17, Republican)
- State Representative Thomas Albert (18, Republican)
- State Senator Aric Nesbitt (20, Republican)
- State Senator Lana Theis (22, Republican)
- State Senator Kevin Daley (26, Republican)
- State Representative John Cherry (27, Democrat)
- Former State Representative Sam Singh (28, Democrat)
- State Representative Tommy Brann (29, Republican)
- State Senator Mark Huizenga (30, Republican)
- State Senator Roger Victory (31, Republican)
- State Senator John Bumstead (32, Republican)
- State Representative Roger Hauck (34, Republican)
- State Senator Ed McBroom (38, Republican)
"These candidates have proven to be supporters and advocates of Michigan's hospitality industry through a detailed selection process," said John McNamara, vice president of Government Affairs for the MRLA. "We are proud to endorse these individuals and look forward to working with them in Michigan's capitol next year."
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association general election endorsements will be released after the August 2 primary.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
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