Mike Mueller
Candidate for State Representative, 72nd District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; retired sheriff's deputy
- Lives in
- Linden
State representative since 2019 who chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee on the Michigan State Police. A Navy veteran and retired sheriff's deputy (Washtenaw County 2000–2005, Livingston County 2005–2018) whose family runs Mueller's Orchard and Cider Mill in Linden.
Documented positions
Public safety
Led House passage of tougher penalty for disarming police.In office
ReportRep. Mueller leads House approval of plan to protect police officersPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“increasing the penalty for criminals who disarm a police officer”
Co-introduced limits on use of license-plate camera data.In office
Package introduced with Reps. Alicia St. Germaine and Ron Robinson, September 2026.
ReportSt. Germaine introduces safeguards for Flock camera usePublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“establishing clear restrictions and criminal penalties for the improper use of data collected by Flock cameras”
Government & transparency
Sponsored law letting other physicians sign death certificates.In office
House Bill 4078, signed into law.
ReportRep. Mueller's red tape reduction bill signed into law by Governor WhitmerPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“The bill adjusts requirements on county medical examiners, allowing other qualified physicians to sign off on death certificates.”
Courts & justice
Sponsored bill ending attorney general oversight of county prosecutors.In office
ReportRep. Mueller, Michigan House give control back to local prosecutorsPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“ends the practice of the Michigan attorney general playing a role in the oversight of prosecutors who are locally elected”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mike Mueller on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (10)
- 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: Livingston 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: 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
- Mike Mueller: About, Michigan House Republicans
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Mueller, Michigan House give control back to local prosecutors
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Mueller leads House approval of plan to protect police officers
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Rep. Mueller's red tape reduction bill signed into law by Governor Whitmer
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- St. Germaine introduces safeguards for Flock camera use
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
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