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Austin Marsman
Austin Marsman was an officeholder of the Martin Public Schools, At-large in Michigan.
Marsman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 42. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Marsman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Austin Marsman was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned a high school diploma from the Martin Public Schools.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Matt Hall defeated Austin Marsman in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 42 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matt Hall (R) | 57.5 | 30,999 |
 | Austin Marsman (D)  | 42.5 | 22,947 | |
| Total votes: 53,946 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 42
Austin Marsman advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 42 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Austin Marsman | 100.0 | 6,971 |
| Total votes: 6,971 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 42
Incumbent Matt Hall defeated Richard Cutshaw in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 42 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Hall | 64.6 | 6,286 |
| Richard Cutshaw | 35.4 | 3,451 | ||
| Total votes: 9,737 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Marsman received the following endorsements.
- Kalamazoo County Democratic Party
- Contest Every Race
- Michigan League of Conservation Voters
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Austin Marsman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Marsman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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More recently I was appointed to (and elected Chair of) the Allegan County Broadband Action Workgroup, which has been working to connect over 10,000 homes to reliable and affordable internet through a public-private partnership. I've been steadfast in my commitment to the people. I have a proven track record of bringing us together to fight for our communities, our shared values and our futures. I know how to get things done and I'll work with anyone –– from any party –– serious about moving Michigan forward.
In my spare time, I volunteer with various community organizations and enjoy getting out to explore our great state.- Accelerating Michigan's economy by ensuring working people have a fair deal in the workplace and putting more money back into their pockets. I believe we need more livable wage jobs with good benefits, infrastructure built to last and thriving small businesses.
- Protecting our most fundamental freedoms including the right to vote as well as the right to choose how and when to start a family.
- Keeping our communities safe by fully funding public safety, supporting members of our National Guard, passing common-sense policies and ensuring Extreme Risk Protection Orders remain in place.
I'm also passionate about the environment. Just last year, I worked with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters to hold large utility companies accountable for their lack of reliable service. Through our advocacy we passed the Clean Energy Future package –– which was a historic step for reliability, affordability and sustainability.
As your State Representative, I will show up every day and put in the people's work. I'll continue to build relationships with other elected officials, community leaders, organizations and other stakeholders. I've found it's important to ask the right questions of the right people when making decisions. I’ve built these relationships before and it’s why I have the endorsement of so many elected officials and trusted organizations in this race. I know how to get things done and promise to work as hard as the people of Michigan's 42nd House District do.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 42 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2024
