Matthew Bierlein
Candidate for State Senator, 26th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative, 97th District
State representative for the 97th House District since 2023 and vice chair of the House Oversight Committee. Former Tuscola County commissioner (2013–2019), in-district director for Sen. Kevin Daley, and manufacturing production manager; co-owns a physical therapy practice.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes new state programs and added state employeesIn office
ReportRep. Bierlein touts wins for local communities within budget agreementGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“They shouldn’t be expected to foot the bill for massive, unsustainable government programs and hundreds of new government employees”
Education
Sponsored bill exempting school preschools from child care licensingIn office
House Bill 5803 passed the House.
ReportRep. Bierlein plan to end double licensing for school-based preschool programs passes HouseGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“secured House passage of his plan to eliminate unnecessary double licensing requirements for preschool programs operating within Michigan schools”
Environment & parks
Voted for House energy plan replacing 100% clean-energy goalsIn office
ReportRep. Bierlein votes for plan to lower energy costs for Michigan familiesGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“Instead of political agendas that set lofty long-term goals for 100 percent green energy use by a certain year”
Health & human services
Opposes bills legalizing medically assisted suicideIn office
House Bills 5825–5828.
ReportRep. Bierlein: No “dignity” in new bills that devalue lifeGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“For those reasons, I strictly oppose these bills.”
Government & transparency
Sponsored bill requiring local cost estimates for state proposalsIn office
ReportRep. Bierlein pushing for transparency, cost implications of proposals with new billGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“understand how certain policies under consideration at the state level would impact their bottom line”
Proposes faster Treasury handling of delayed tax refundsIn office
ReportRep. Bierlein: State Treasury still falling short despite changesGovernment record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“I am once again calling on the state Department of Treasury to expedite these issues and make things right for people we all represent”
All sources (13)
- 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: Genesee 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: Lapeer 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: Saginaw County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Unofficial Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 9/22/2026)
Election filing · Saginaw County Clerk · saginawcounty.com
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Tuscola County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Matthew Bierlein — About
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Bierlein plan to end double licensing for school-based preschool programs passes House
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Bierlein: No “dignity” in new bills that devalue life
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Bierlein votes for plan to lower energy costs for Michigan families
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Bierlein pushing for transparency, cost implications of proposals with new bill
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Bierlein touts wins for local communities within budget agreement
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Bierlein: State Treasury still falling short despite changes
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
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