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State Representative, 97th District

Briar Bearss

Candidate for State Representative, 97th District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Army veteran; housing business owner
Lives in
Millington area
Campaign website
bearssformichigan.com

A West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran who deployed to Eastern Europe and the southern border before medically retiring as a captain in 2026. He co-founded Bearss Residential, which renovates properties as affordable housing for veterans and working families.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports reducing taxes and wasteful spending.

    Briar Bearss for State Representative

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Briar Bearss · bearssformichigan.com

    “Eliminate wasteful government spending. 2. Reduce Michiganders' tax burden.”
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Education

  • Supports reforming the state education bureaucracy.

    Briar Bearss for State Representative

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Briar Bearss · bearssformichigan.com

    “Reform Michigan's education bureaucracy.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports keeping Michigan land in Michigan owners' hands.

    Briar Bearss for State Representative

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Briar Bearss · bearssformichigan.com

    “Keep Michigan land in Michigan hands.”
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Environment & parks

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Briar Bearss on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (8)

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