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Hermon Barbe

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Hermon Barbe
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

August 6, 2024

Education

High school

Grosse Point South High School

Bachelor's

Western Michigan University, 2004

Personal
Birthplace
Michigan
Religion
Christian/Jewish
Profession
Mortgage loan officer
Contact

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Hermon Barbe (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 20. He lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.

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

Biography

Hermon Barbe was born in Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University in 2004. His career experience includes working in finance and real estate as a mortgage loan officer.[1]

Barbe has been affiliated with:[1]

  • Stand Up Michigan, Oakland County
  • Trail Life USA
  • Lakes Area Tea Party
  • Oakland County Republican Party

Elections

2024

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 20

Incumbent Noah Arbit defeated Brendan Cowley in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 20 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Noah Arbit
Noah Arbit (D)
 
53.2
 
31,764
Image of Brendan Cowley
Brendan Cowley (R) Candidate Connection
 
46.8
 
27,909

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

Total votes: 59,673
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 20

Incumbent Noah Arbit advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 20 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Noah Arbit
Noah Arbit
 
100.0
 
11,560

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

Total votes: 11,560
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 20

Brendan Cowley defeated Hermon Barbe in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 20 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Brendan Cowley
Brendan Cowley Candidate Connection
 
56.7
 
2,688
Image of Hermon Barbe
Hermon Barbe Candidate Connection
 
43.3
 
2,051

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

Total votes: 4,739
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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Hermon has been a resident of West Bloomfield for the past nine years. He is an active father, loving husband, and constitutional-conservative American. Having been born & raised in Michigan, Hermon graduated from Grosse Pointe South High School in 1999. He attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, and graduated w/ Bachelor of the Arts degree in Organizational Communications. 
For nearly two decades, Hermon has established a thriving career working in real estate and home finance. Over 19 years of success and hard work in the private sector as a Solution Consultant & Presidents' Club Mortgage Banker have proven Hermon knows how to get things done! With his knowledge of economic affairs, no candidate in this race is better prepared than Hermon Barbe to deliver a strong economic recovery for District 20, and the State of Michigan at large.
 “After two disastrous years of complete Democrat control of the Michigan Legislature, we’re left with a broken state that costs too much and delivers too little. My plan is simple- LET'S FIX IT!  I’m running for State Rep to help roll back bureaucracy, strengthen Michigan families, deliver accountability to parents, defend religious liberty, cut taxes on small businesses, and improve Michigan’s educational system so that future generations of Michiganders not only want to live here, but thrive here!".
Please visit www.Hermon2024.com to learn more, donate, and add your email for campaign updates!
  • 1). INTEGRITY. "The propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that DISREGARDS the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained..." -President George Washington to Congress, April 30, 1789. <--- This prophetic warning is for us to ponder today. 
    Our humble nation was established with love & respect for the righteous rule of law, with honorable morals and boundaries as our foundation. While imperfect, we were a God-fearing nation who understood justice and truth. We were great because we knew and embraced what was good & true.
    It is time to return and embrace those rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained. The next generation is counting on us!
  • 2). ELECTION INTEGRITY. Election integrity and security are paramount to successful, fair elections. I have personally participated in the 2020 and 2022 elections, having been both a poll watcher, and election worker. I saw the fraud with my own eyes! This is a matter of national security, regardless of party. Severe repercussions are needed for crimes committed, and we must come back to one-day voting, on paper ballots. Full, forensic audits of our elections should be in place, no exceptions, no excuses. We know that elections have consequences, and now you see that stolen elections have detrimental consequences!
  • 3). FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. For the past two decades, I have worked in finance and real estate. I have had a front-row seat to the real-life economic struggles, goals, and problems, facing our fellow citizens and families. I sincerely love helping people and solving problems! <--- This is what I do, and why I will be an amazing asset to our Michigan House of Representatives! Fiscal responsibility and accountability are needed from our legislature. The House sets the budget for the state, and ultimately it is our tax dollars and our future on the line! Michigan needs a fiscal conservative to help reign-in big government spending, reduce taxes, help our small businesses, and improve value for our community, and the next generation.
I am passionate about fiscal responsibility and accountability, with our state budget. There has been a lot of excess spending, during these last few years. Unfortunately, this occurred during a major inflationary economic cycle. I plan to help reduce government spending and create better value for the taxpayers of Michigan.

Also, I understand that we must raise the standard of integrity and justice in our state government. It takes mature men and women who know, understand, and respect the righteous rule of law to lead and govern correctly. Foundational principles of eternal truth and justice must be re-established in our land if we are to thrive and be a lighthouse to the nation. Good government requires good oversight.
My favorite film/ documentary which I encourage everyone to watch online is: "Monumental: In Search of America's National Treasure".
Every elected official must have respect for the righteous rule of law. High moral standards and ethics, with uncompromising integrity are essential. Our elected officials are keepers of the public's trust.
Honesty & integrity are paramount in my heart... they are the two most critical, key qualities to help ensure the success of any officeholder, in any position.
Every elected official should have the attitude of being a humble, public servant to their constituency. Being a good steward of taxpayers' dollars, with an allegiance to the Constitution and righteous rule of law.
I am not running for office to leave a legacy for myself. I am running for office to be salt and light, and to leave the legislature and state of Michigan better off than when I arrived.

Ultimately, we are only serving in our state legislature for a short time. I would like us to do the good we can, by all the means we can, in all the ways we can, in all the places we can, at all the times we can, to all the people we can, as long as ever we can.
In my teenage years, I was a guitar teacher. I had it for three years, before going off to college.
The BIBLE. It has stood the test of time and has been the bedrock and foundation for the righteous rule of law and order for the last many centuries! America would not be here if it were not for the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained... as found in the BIBLE.
The governor should be communicative and transparent with the state legislature, to best work efficiently and effectively for the citizens of Michigan.

I am more concerned about the relationship between the governor and the Constitution, and the state legislature's relationship with the Constitution. If all branches of our state government are in the right alignment with the righteous rule of law and order, then our governing bodies will work well for We The People.
Currently, Michigan's lack of population growth is a major challenge. Starting with the governor's draconian policies (due to the onset of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic), we began to see a large exodus from Michigan. Small businesses were shut down and destroyed, while freedom and liberty were being trampled underfoot.

I am sincerely looking to help make our state great again. I want to help bring back American jobs, create an environment conducive for small business owners, and help re-create a new, thriving middle-class for the 21st century!
Yes, it can certainly be beneficial to have previous experience, but it is not required.
There is a famous, self-explanatory quote many have heard, which is: “teamwork makes the dream work”. I agree! Whether in the private sector or in public / government service, it is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators and collaborate to help better serve our constituents.
I have always been a big fan of retired politician, former United States Representative, Dr. Ron Paul from TX 14th District (1997 - 2013).
As of the date for this candidate questionnaire (July 2024), I do not have interest in running for a different political office, in the future.
Q: What is a pirate's favorite letter of the alphabet?

A: The letter "R" ????

(NO!!! Tis the "C" they love)!!  :-)
I would love to collaborate with legislators from across the aisle for immediate educational reform, of the Michigan Department of Education. The public (government) school system is a failing money pit. Michigan needs tax reform and education reform immediately, to help better empower the families and the children. The state of Michigan needs to help create an environment of healthy, educational choices and competition... where the tax dollars (or 'educational tax credits') follow the children and the families’ choice for education --- and not a failing school district(s).
As of the moment of this submission, I have received the endorsement of Michigan State Representative Steve Carra (District 36).
At the moment, I am most interested in:

-Economic Development and Small Business.
-Tax Policy.
-Elections.

-Insurance and Financial Services.
For the past 20 years in my business, I have been a champion of communication and transparency, while working in the financial sector and in real estate. We MUST have financial transparency, communication, and accountability from our government leaders and elected representatives.

I am a fan of MORE transparency, and MORE communication (especially surrounding financial matters)!
I currently oppose changes to the existing state ballot initiative process.

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Hermon Barbe campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Michigan House of Representatives District 20Lost primary$8,800 $0
Grand total$8,800 $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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    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 7, 2024


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