Steve Carra
Candidate for State Representative, 36th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Campaign website
- gophouse.org
State representative first elected in 2020, representing St. Joseph County and part of Cass County. Western Michigan University graduate in economics and political science; former research associate at the Acton Institute and legislative staffer.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Opposes MEDC incentive grants to companiesIn office
ReportIN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Others are finally catching up to Rep. Carra on the MEDCPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · Jun 1, 2026 · gophouse.org
“Rep. Steve Carra has consistently blasted the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for its practice of handing out taxpayer dollars to politically connected companies”
Environment & parks
Supports global talks on hyperscale data center risksIn office
ReportRep. Carra: America Must Lead Global Conversation on Hyperscale Data Center RisksPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · Aug 31, 2026 · gophouse.org
“Hyperscale data centers are an existential threat”
Government & transparency
Sponsored a bill tying department directors' pay to performanceIn office
ReportCarra introduces merit-based pay plan for state department directorsPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · Jun 30, 2026 · gophouse.org
“introduced legislation to tie the salaries of Michigan's department directors to their performance”
Voted for the Money Out of Politics initiated lawIn office
ReportCarra vote explanations for the week of August 24, 2026Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Aug 28, 2026 · gophouse.org
“I voted YES on IP 1 would prohibit political contributions from regulated utilities and government contractors”
All sources (9)
- 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: Cass County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- November 3, 2026 General Election unofficial candidate list (Cass County)
Election filing · Cass County Clerk · casscountymi.org
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: St. Joseph County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- About Steve Carra
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- Carra introduces merit-based pay plan for state department directors
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Jun 30, 2026 · gophouse.org
- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Others are finally catching up to Rep. Carra on the MEDC
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Jun 1, 2026 · gophouse.org
- Rep. Carra: America Must Lead Global Conversation on Hyperscale Data Center Risks
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Aug 31, 2026 · gophouse.org
- Carra vote explanations for the week of August 24, 2026
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · Aug 28, 2026 · gophouse.org
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