John Wetzel
Candidate for State Senator, 31st District
Background
- Occupation
- Small-business owner
- Campaign website
- wetzel4michigan.com
Founder of Pure POS, Inc., a point-of-sale company serving hospitality businesses, which he started more than 20 years ago; Grand Valley State University graduate raised in Rockford.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes major property tax reform
ReportElect John Wetzel | Michigan State SenateCampaign website · wetzel4michigan.com
“Michigan needs major property tax reform.”
Proposes cutting state spending to lower taxes
ReportElect John Wetzel | Michigan State SenateCampaign website · wetzel4michigan.com
“Cut unnecessary state spending to reduce the tax burden on families and small businesses.”
Public safety
Supports fully funding law enforcement
ReportElect John Wetzel | Michigan State SenateCampaign website · wetzel4michigan.com
“I support properly funding our law enforcement and providing the resources they need to do their jobs”
Education
Supports extending school choice to private schools
ReportElect John Wetzel | Michigan State SenateCampaign website · wetzel4michigan.com
“Expanding school of choice options to not only public schools but private schools as well.”
Housing
Proposes addressing zoning limits on housing supply
ReportElect John Wetzel | Michigan State SenateCampaign website · wetzel4michigan.com
“Address zoning challenges that limit supply and drive up costs.”
Environment & parks
Opposes renewable energy standards and statewide siting rules
ReportElect John Wetzel | Michigan State SenateCampaign website · wetzel4michigan.com
“The potential for AI data centers, unachievable renewable energy standards and one-size-fits-all zoning and siting ordinances deter families and businesses”
Government & transparency
Supports voter ID requirements
ReportElect John Wetzel | Michigan State SenateCampaign website · wetzel4michigan.com
“Promote voter ID standards that protect the integrity of the process.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Wetzel on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Allegan County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Ottawa County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Elect John Wetzel | Michigan State Senate
Campaign website · wetzel4michigan.com
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