State

State Representative, 91st District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
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 Montcalm, Kent and Ionia counties.

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Frank Lafata

Democratic

Retired union carpenter · Greenville

The gist

Supports a moratorium on new data center construction.
Supports traditional public schools over charter schools.
Supports protecting farmland from foreign ownership.
Supports the state replacing federally cut aid programs.
Proposes a Michigan Citizens Bill of Rights for AI companies.
Supports teachers' unions.

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Supports a moratorium on new data center construction.
The Issues — Frank Lafata
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Frank J Lafata · franklafata.com
“I support a moratorium on the construction of new data centers.”
Supports traditional public schools over charter schools.
The Issues — Frank Lafata
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Frank J Lafata · franklafata.com
“I support traditional public schools over other methods of schooling, particularly charter schools”
Supports protecting farmland from foreign ownership.
The Issues — Frank Lafata
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Frank J Lafata · franklafata.com
“Supports measures to protect our farmland from foreign ownership”
Supports the state replacing federally cut aid programs.
The Issues — Frank Lafata
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Frank J Lafata · franklafata.com
“We must provide for those less fortunate and if our federal government refuses to help, then Michigan must.”
Proposes a Michigan Citizens Bill of Rights for AI companies.
The Issues — Frank Lafata
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Frank J Lafata · franklafata.com
“company looking to do business in Michigan must abide by a Michigan Citizens Bill of Rights for AI.”
Supports teachers' unions.
The Issues — Frank Lafata
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Frank J Lafata · franklafata.com
“I support teacher unions to ensure those who teach our children get fair wages and decent benefits”

Pat Outman

RepublicanIncumbent

State Representative · Six Lakes

The gist

Pledges to fix Michigan's roads and infrastructure.
Sponsored House-passed bill repealing 2023 clean energy mandates.In office
Sponsored bill shielding concealed pistol applicants from clerical penalties.In office
Voted for the bipartisan FY2027 budget with no new taxes.In office
Supports state funding for rural youth mentoring.In office

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

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Pledges to fix Michigan's roads and infrastructure.
Re-elect Pat Outman for State Representative
Campaign website · Pat Outman for State Representative · patoutman.com
“I remain committed to lowering taxes, improving infrastructure, strengthening our workforce”
Sponsored House-passed bill repealing 2023 clean energy mandates.
Pat Outman — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“House approves Rep. Outman's plan to repeal flawed 2023 energy mandates that are making Michiganders' utility bills more expensive”
Sponsored bill shielding concealed pistol applicants from clerical penalties.
Pat Outman — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“protects concealed pistol license (CPL) applicants from unnecessary penalties caused by administrative errors”
Voted for the bipartisan FY2027 budget with no new taxes.
Pat Outman — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“The budget agreement lands tons of wins for Michigan residents, including no new taxes”
Supports state funding for rural youth mentoring.
Pat Outman — Posts
Government record · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org
“Rep. Outman advocates for rural youth mentoring expansion in state budget”

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