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Ben June
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

Associate

Lake Michigan College, 2016

Bachelor's

Western Michigan University, 2018

Personal
Birthplace
South Haven, Mich.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Small business owner
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Ben June (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 84. He lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.

June completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ben June was born in South Haven, Michigan. He earned an associate degree from Lake Michigan College in 2016 and a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 2018. His career experience includes working as a small business owner. He previously worked as a financial advisor and web developer. He is a licensed Captain.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Carol Glanville defeated John Wetzel in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carol Glanville
Carol Glanville (D)
 
55.1
 
27,502
Image of John Wetzel
John Wetzel (R) Candidate Connection
 
44.9
 
22,450

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 49,952
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Carol Glanville defeated Justin Rackham in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carol Glanville
Carol Glanville
 
93.4
 
8,643
Image of Justin Rackham
Justin Rackham Candidate Connection
 
6.6
 
606

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 9,249
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84

John Wetzel defeated Ben June in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Wetzel
John Wetzel Candidate Connection
 
87.3
 
6,427
Image of Ben June
Ben June Candidate Connection
 
12.7
 
937

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,364
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for June in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Ben June completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by June's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Born and raised in West Michigan, I have always wanted to make a difference in my fellow community members lives. I believe that most people are good and want find real solutions to the most pressing issues moving forward; I am the person to bring that sentiment to our state government. I will always stand behind my beliefs, but I am not afraid to listen to views that differ from my own. I have always been an entrepreneur which gives me a well rounded background of knowledge and skills that are key to good policy making. I understand the delicate balance that exists between business, workers, community and government, and I intend on working hard to find efficient, effective, and honest solutions that work for all. I received a B.B.A from Western Michigan University Majoring in Finance with a Minor in Economics. I am a licensed captain and run a local healthy cookie business with my incredible wife Anna. In conclusion, I believe i'm the right person for the job; not because I am the best politician, but because I have been all over this great state and I have heard the struggles and worries of peoples from all walks of life. I feel that I have been called to action by a higher power and I hope that any success I have will be for the good of everyone in our beloved state of Michigan.
  • Parental rights in how children are educated is a key and fundamental issue that I will always fight for.
  • Our government shall not infringe upon our constitutional rights. Most important of which are freedom of speech, rights to a firearm, freedom of assembly.
  • Make Michigan Great! by making our state the best place to start, own, and operate a business
I am most interested in protecting individual liberty and economic prosperity, while also caring for our abundant natural resources. There are so many individual issues, it would be impossible to list them all. I just wan't the public to know that I sincerely want our state to succeed for many generations into the future, but that will not be possible without consistent, honest, and effective leadership in government.
Having strong morals and a clear vision for the future are, in my view, the most important characteristics for an elected official to posses. A strong leader should recognize that our decisions have a long lasting impact on the lives of everyone we represent, therefore, we should avoid short term thinking and instant gratification and instead focus on what will make us stronger over time.
An elected official must protect individual rights and liberties, provide for the safety and security of all citizens by ensuring that our emergency service members have the resources they need to perform their duties at the highest possible level, and promote economic growth by making Michigan a top tier destination for businesses to operate.
I think the first major historical event I can remember as a kid would be the terrorist attacks on New York. I remember how the fear and anxiety held a firm grip over the hearts and minds of our family, friends, and community members. Though I didn't realize it at the time, this moment would go on to be one of the most impact events of my life.
My first job was working as a web developer for an underground mining company here in west Michigan. I worked on the project for 2 years before leaving to work with my uncles on their tour boat business.

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Campaign finance summary

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Ben June campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Michigan House of Representatives District 84Lost primary$0 $0
Grand total$0 $0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 2, 2024


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