Thomas E. Kuhn
Candidate for State Representative, 57th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; attorney
- Lives in
- Troy
- Campaign website
- kuhnformichigan.com
State representative since 2023 who chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee on general government; an attorney for more than 35 years with a Ph.D. in political science. Previously served 12 years on the Royal Oak City Commission, 12 years as an Oakland Community College trustee and four years as an Oakland County commissioner.
Documented positions
Education
Supports ensuring students read at grade level by third grade.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 57Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“we need to ensure that our students are at grade level for reading by third grade”
Supported limits on cell phone use in classrooms.In office
ReportRep. Kuhn supports plan to limit cell phone usage in classroomsPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“backed a bipartisan measure aimed at reducing classroom distractions caused by cell phones”
Environment & parks
Voted to repeal state clean energy mandates.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 57Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have voted to rescind the outrageous government mandates”
Supports natural gas, coal and nuclear power.
ReportVOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 57Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Natural gas and coal, along with nuclear power, are easily the most affordable and most reliable energy sources.”
Health & human services
Co-sponsored package updating the Mental Health Code.In office
House Bills 4412–4414, with Reps. Donni Steele and Mark Tisdel.
ReportHouse advances mental health reform plan focused on early intervention and treatment accessPublic statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“announced House passage of their bill package aimed at modernizing Michigan's Mental Health Code”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Thomas E. Kuhn on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
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: Macomb County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Official Candidate List for November 2026 Election, Macomb County (updated 9/03/2026)
Election filing · Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds · macombgovdocs.org
- 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
- Tom Kuhn: About, Michigan House Republicans
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- VOTE411 voter guide: Michigan House District 57
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Michigan Education Fund · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Rep. Kuhn supports plan to limit cell phone usage in classrooms
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
- House advances mental health reform plan focused on early intervention and treatment access
Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
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