The Friends of West Michigan Business, the Grand Rapids Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC), announced its candidate endorsements before the August 6 primary.
Endorsement decisions consider the candidate’s alignment with Chamber policy priorities and values, evaluating candidate responses to a questionnaire, and requires a two-thirds consensus of PAC Board members. The Chamber PAC is not funded by member dues, but through personal contributions from regional business leaders.
“Strong elected leadership is essential to our future competitiveness,” said Chamber President & CEO Rick Baker. “The Chamber PAC supports candidates who understand the issues impacting West Michigan business and will advocate for policies that support vibrancy, economic growth and a high-quality of life.”
“We encourage everyone to get out and vote on, or before, August 6,” concluded Baker.
City of Grand Rapids
Mayor: David LaGrand
Ward 1: Dean Pacific
Ward 2: Milinda Ysasi
Ward 3: John Krajewski
Kent County
Kent County Clerk: Lisa Posthumus Lyons (R)
Kent County Drain Commissioner: Ken Yonker (R)
Kent County Prosecutor: Chris Becker (R)
Kent County Sheriff: Michelle Lajoye-Young (R)
Kent County Treasurer: Peter MacGregor (R)
Kent County Commission
District 1: Ben Greene (R)
District 2: Elizabeth Morse (R)
District 3: Jennifer Merchant (R)
District 5: Dave Hildenbrand (R)
District 6: Stan Stek (R)
District 8: Dan Burrill (R)
District 10: Robin Halsted (R)
District 11: Lindsay Thiel (R)
District 12: Monica Sparks (D)
District 13: Michelle McCloud (D)
District 14: Carol Hennessy (D)
District 16: Melissa LaGrand (D)
District 17: Tony Baker (D)
District 18: Steve Faber (D)
District 19: Kris Pachla (R)
Michigan House of Representatives
House District 44: Steve Frisbie (R)
House District 78: Gina Johnsen (R)
House District 82: Kristian Grant (D)
House District 83: Tommy Brann (R)
House District 85: Bradley Slagh (R)
House District 86: Nancy DeBoer (R)
House District: 88: Greg VanWoerkom (R)
House District 89: Luke Meerman (R)
House District 90: Bryan Posthumus (R)
House District 91: Pat Outman (R)
House District 102: Curt VanderWall (R)
US House of Representatives
US Congress District 2: John Moolenaar (R)
US Congress District 3: (Primary only) Paul Hudson (R)
US Congress District 4: Bill Huizenga (R)
