State

State Representative, 102nd District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Michigan laws and the state budget on behalf of the district.

Covers part of Muskegon, Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties.

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Angel Coon

Democratic

Small business owner; military veteran · Holton

The gist

Supports right-to-repair laws for equipment owners.
Supports keeping medical decisions free of government interference.
Supports unions and skilled trades.

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Supports right-to-repair laws for equipment owners.
Pillars — Angel Coon for Michigan House
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Angel Coon · electangelcoon.com
“Right to Repair is about fairness for farmers, mechanics, tradespeople, and small businesses who depend on their equipment every day.”
Supports keeping medical decisions free of government interference.
Pillars — Angel Coon for Michigan House
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Angel Coon · electangelcoon.com
“Personal medical decisions should be made between people, their families, and their doctors - not dictated by politics.”
Supports unions and skilled trades.
Pillars — Angel Coon for Michigan House
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Angel Coon · electangelcoon.com
“That includes standing up for working people, unions, and skilled trades”

Shawn Orton

Libertarian

The gist

No documented position found.

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Curt Vanderwall

RepublicanIncumbent

State Representative; business owner · Ludington

The gist

Voted to bar utilities from making political contributions.In office
Secured $500,000 for a domestic violence emergency shelter.In office
Sponsored Senate-passed plan for hunter safety courses in schools.In office
Proposed letting schools protect students crossing busy roads.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Voted to bar utilities from making political contributions.
Curtis VanderWall — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“voted to get money out of politics by blocking public-backed utilities and other large corporations from donating to political campaigns”
Secured $500,000 for a domestic violence emergency shelter.
Curtis VanderWall — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“COVE will receive $500,000 in FY 2027 state budget”
Sponsored Senate-passed plan for hunter safety courses in schools.
Curtis VanderWall — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“This legislation makes it easier for young people to earn a hunting license while learning firearm safety in a structured school environment.”
Proposed letting schools protect students crossing busy roads.
Curtis VanderWall — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“give local schools the ability to protect students whenever they're crossing busy roads”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.