Mark Tisdel
Candidate for State Representative, 55th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Rochester Hills
State representative for Greater Rochester since 2021. Previously served eight years on the Rochester Hills City Council, four as council president, and worked 22 years as a principal with Backus Payne & Associates, specializing in medical-liability insurance.
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored bill toughening second-degree sexual conduct penalties.In office
ReportTisdel-backed legislation strengthening penalties for sexual crimes against minors passes Michigan HousePublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“House Bill 6261 would strengthen penalties for second-degree criminal sexual conduct”
Economy & jobs
Co-introduced bills recognizing out-of-state occupational licenses.In office
House Bills 6058–6060, with Rep. Joseph Aragona.
ReportRep. Tisdel and Rep. Aragona introduce legislation to help licensed professionals get to work in MichiganPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“streamline Michigan's occupational licensing process and make it easier for qualified professionals licensed in other states to live and work in Michigan”
Government & transparency
Sponsored law creating a two-year lobbying ban for ex-lawmakers.In office
ReportRep. Mark Tisdel's revolving door reform signed into lawPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“House Bill 4062 creates a two-year cooling-off period before former state representatives and senators may register as lobbyists in Michigan.”
Voted for Money Out of Politics campaign finance initiative.In office
ReportTisdel stands with Michigan voters to get money out of politicsPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“I listened, and I voted to make sure powerful corporations cannot use political donations”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mark Tisdel on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (8)
- 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: Oakland County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/25/2026)
Election filing · Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Elections Division · cdn.oaklandcountymi.gov
- Mark Tisdel: About, Michigan House Republicans
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Mark Tisdel's revolving door reform signed into law
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Tisdel-backed legislation strengthening penalties for sexual crimes against minors passes Michigan House
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Tisdel and Rep. Aragona introduce legislation to help licensed professionals get to work in Michigan
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Tisdel stands with Michigan voters to get money out of politics
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
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