Austin Marsman

for State Representative District 42
Michigan
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Why are you running for office?

I got elected to my local school board at the age of 21. Now I'm 24 and thinking about how to build a better Michigan, so that's why I'm running for state office. What inspired me was looking back at my time on school board and wanting to do more. I'm proud of the real work we did, like respecting our teachers at a time when that might not be the most popular thing.

What issues or causes in your community are most important to you?

1) Jobs/economic opportunity

2) Abortion/reproductive rights

3) Climate change/the enivronment

Opponent

Matt Hall

Signed a letter urging Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to investigate “crimes related to fraud committed in the 2020 election and crimes brought to light in the documentary 2000 Mules.”

Endorsed candidates who participated in the January 6th election, including representative Neil Friske.

Voted in support of legislation that, if passed, could change how votes are cast, including limiting absentee and early voting or affecting drop-box locations.