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John Grossenbacher
John Grossenbacher (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 61. He lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.
Grossenbacher completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
John Grossenbacher was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Grossenbacher's career experience includes working as an information technology professional. He earned associate degrees from Oakland Community College in 2013 and 2018.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Denise Mentzer defeated Robert Wojtowicz in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 61 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Denise Mentzer (D)  | 50.7 | 25,449 |
| Robert Wojtowicz (R) | 49.3 | 24,728 | ||
| Total votes: 50,177 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Denise Mentzer advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 61 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Denise Mentzer | 100.0 | 7,930 |
| Total votes: 7,930 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 61
Robert Wojtowicz defeated Russ Cleary and John Grossenbacher in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 61 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Robert Wojtowicz | 45.3 | 2,845 | |
 | Russ Cleary | 39.8 | 2,496 | |
 | John Grossenbacher | 14.9 | 938 | |
| Total votes: 6,279 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Grossenbacher in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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John Grossenbacher completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grossenbacher's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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During college, I worked as a bartender and server, a role I was passionate about. I became a leading member of the Leadership Committee and Policy Committee for ROC Michigan, a nonprofit serving restaurant workers. After college, I worked as an IT administrator and consultant for many years, where I was often the go-to person for solving complex issues, Like government IT, which is often convoluted with regulations and bureaucracy, I fought for my clients to solve issues that seemed insurmountable with big corporations and government entities.
I am known as the person to turn to when problems require a fight. I organized my neighborhood to address issues with DTE, started a movement to eliminate unsightly newspapers in orange bag deliveries in our township, and got the township board involved. In my jobs, I was the one people approached to address sexual harassment and unfair work issues. I am the fighter, the organizer, the leader.
When my wife and I had our child two years ago, I stepped back from the IT consulting world to become a stay-at-home dad. I also started my own IT consulting firm and a media company, but I closed the media company to focus on my campaign.- Controlling Government Spending: Government spending is out of control. We need to meticulously comb through our budget for waste, approaching it with the prudence of a single mother of three, rather than a 23-year-old living with their parents with no accountability. For example, $137 million for a program to educate students on the Great Lakes is unnecessary when we already have schools for that purpose. Additionally, we need to allocate funds to enforce border security, as fentanyl and human trafficking are at an all-time high.
- Protecting Parental Rights in Education: We must absolutely protect parental rights in education, whether it be homeschooling or public schooling. Funding should follow the student, and the rights of parents must be upheld. It concerns me that so many parents I know have kids in elementary school learning about transgender issues. I do not want our children exposed to this without parental consent; it should be opt-in at a minimum. Additionally, we must refocus our education system on teaching fundamental skills and provide robust support for students who wish to pursue vocational training and trades early on.
- Electing Real People, Not Career Politicians: We need more regular people, not career politicians, in office. Too often, we have politicians with no real experience or perspective on the issues we face, who spend our money and create regulations without restraint. This needs to stop. I strongly believe we need more ordinary people to run for office and serve. Those who serve should be available to the people they represent and held accountable. Additionally, we need to reduce the control PACs have on our elections and government. This change can only happen if we elect real people, not politicians.
Budget and Finances: Scrutinize spending, cut waste, prioritize essential services.
Taxes: Oppose new taxes, advocate for fair taxation benefiting families and small businesses.
Campaign Finance: Reform to reduce money's influence, ensure transparency and fairness.
Nonprofit Regulation: Support balanced oversight for transparency and effectiveness.
Education Policy: Protect parental rights, promote school choice, ensure quality education.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 27, 2024
