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.
Taxes & budget
Frank LafataDemocratic
No documented position found.
Pat OutmanRepublican
- Voted for the bipartisan FY2027 budget with no new taxes.In office
Public safety
Frank LafataDemocratic
No documented position found.
Pat OutmanRepublican
- Sponsored bill shielding concealed pistol applicants from clerical penalties.In office
Education
Frank LafataDemocratic
- Supports traditional public schools over charter schools.
Pat OutmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Frank LafataDemocratic
- Supports protecting farmland from foreign ownership.
- Proposes a Michigan Citizens Bill of Rights for AI companies.
- Supports teachers' unions.
Pat OutmanRepublican
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Frank LafataDemocratic
No documented position found.
Pat OutmanRepublican
- Pledges to fix Michigan's roads and infrastructure.
Environment & parks
Frank LafataDemocratic
- Supports a moratorium on new data center construction.
Pat OutmanRepublican
- Sponsored House-passed bill repealing 2023 clean energy mandates.In office
Health & human services
Frank LafataDemocratic
- Supports the state replacing federally cut aid programs.
Pat OutmanRepublican
- Supports state funding for rural youth mentoring.In office
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; 7 issues covered in this race.