MLBA Announces 2026 Legislative Endorsements

The Michigan Licensed Beverage Association Political Action Committee has announced its endorsements for the 2026 Michigan legislative elections.

The MLBA represents licensed beverage retailers, bars, restaurants and hospitality businesses across Michigan. The association regularly works with lawmakers from both parties on issues affecting Michigan’s hospitality industry, including liquor licensing and regulation, labor policy, taxation, liability and the cost of doing business.

For the November 3, 2026 General Election, the MLBA has endorsed the following candidates for the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

Michigan Senate

• District 4: Darrin Camilleri, Democrat
• District 8: Dayna Polehanki, Democrat
• District 9: Michael Webber, Republican
• District 11: Veronica Klinefelt, Democrat
• District 12: Kevin Hertel, Democrat
• District 16: Joseph Bellino Jr., Republican
• District 17: Jonathan Lindsey, Republican
• District 18: Thomas Albert, Republican
• District 22: Mike Murphy, Republican
• District 23: Donni Steele, Republican
• District 24: Douglas Wozniak, Republican
• District 25: Andrew Beeler, Republican
• District 26: Matthew Bierlein, Republican
• District 30: Mark Huizenga, Republican
• District 33: Gina Johnsen, Republican
• District 34: Roger Hauck, Republican
• District 36: Michele Hoitenga, Republican
• District 37: John Damoose, Republican
• District 38: David Prestin, Republican

Michigan House of Representatives

• District 1: Tyrone Carter, Democrat
• District 19: Samantha Steckloff, Democrat
• District 24: Ranjeev Puri, Democrat
• District 27: Rylee Linting, Republican
• District 28: Jamie Thompson, Republican
• District 30: William Bruck, Republican
• District 31: Laura M. Perry, Republican
• District 34: Nancy Jenkins-Arno, Republican
• District 39: Pauline Wendzel, Republican
• District 42: Matt Hall, Republican
• District 44: Steve Frisbie, Republican
• District 45: Sarah Lightner, Republican
• District 46: Kathy Schmaltz, Republican
• District 49: Ann M. Bollin, Republican
• District 50: Jason Woolford, Republican
• District 52: Mike Harris, Republican
• District 55: Mark Tisdel, Republican
• District 58: Ron Robinson, Republican
• District 60: Joseph Aragona, Republican
• District 62: Alicia St. Germaine, Republican
• District 63: Pamela Hornberger, Republican
• District 65: Jaime Greene, Republican
• District 71: Brian BeGole, Republican
• District 72: Mike Mueller, Republican
• District 76: Angela Witwer, Democrat
• District 79: Angela Rigas, Republican
• District 82: Kristian Grant, Democrat
• District 85: Bradley Slagh, Republican
• District 86: Nancy DeBoer, Republican
• District 87: Will Snyder, Democrat
• District 88: Greg VanWoerkom, Republican
• District 91: Pat Outman, Republican
• District 92: Jerry Neyer, Republican
• District 93: Tim Kelly, Republican
• District 94: Amos O'Neal, Democrat
• District 95: Bill G. Schuette, Republican
• District 96: Timothy Beson, Republican
• District 99: Mike Hoadley, Republican
• District 100: Tom Kunse, Republican
• District 102: Curt VanderWall, Republican
• District 104: John Roth, Republican
• District 105: Ken Borton, Republican
• District 106: Cam Cavitt, Republican
• District 107: Parker Fairbairn, Republican
• District 109: Karl Bohnak, Republican

The MLBA looks forward to continuing its work with policymakers across Michigan and serving as a resource on issues affecting the state's licensed beverage and hospitality industries.