John Wetzel

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John Wetzel
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Grand Valley State University, 1999

Personal
Birthplace
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Business owner and president
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John Wetzel (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 84. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Wetzel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

John Wetzel was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University in 1999. His career experience includes working as a business owner and as a Michigan High School Athletic Association Basketball Official. Wetzel has been affiliated with the Ressurection Life Church, Michigan Restaurant Association, and the American Legion.[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

Wetzel received the following endorsements.

  • Citizens for Traditional Values – PAC

2022

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Carol Glanville defeated Mike Milanowski Jr. in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carol Glanville
Carol Glanville (D) Candidate Connection
 
55.6
 
22,485
Image of Mike Milanowski Jr.
Mike Milanowski Jr. (R) Candidate Connection
 
44.4
 
17,983

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

Total votes: 40,468
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84

Incumbent Carol Glanville advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carol Glanville
Carol Glanville Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
7,088

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

Total votes: 7,088
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84

Mike Milanowski Jr. defeated John Wetzel, Robert Regan, and Justin Noordhoek (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Milanowski Jr.
Mike Milanowski Jr. Candidate Connection
 
51.1
 
5,674
Image of John Wetzel
John Wetzel
 
23.1
 
2,566
Image of Robert Regan
Robert Regan
 
16.5
 
1,834
Image of Justin Noordhoek
Justin Noordhoek (Unofficially withdrew)
 
9.3
 
1,028

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

Total votes: 11,102
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Campaign finance


Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

John Wetzel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wetzel's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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A life-long Michigander, John grew up in Rockford and went to Rockford High School. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems and Business from Grand Valley State University. His mother grew up in Walker and went to Kenowa Hills High School and also served as the secretary at the elementary school in Rockford. His father grew up in Grand Rapids and went to Northview High School. He worked for 30 years at General Motors, in Grand Rapids, as a Tool and Dye Maker. John's paternal grandfather owned a tire shop business with his great grandfather in Northeast Grand Rapids. His maternal grandfather was a fireman for Walker Fire Department, and the family went to Standale Baptist Church. After over two decades of successfully starting and operating businesses, John witnessed many things in Michigan that could use improvement, and has decided to step into public service. He ran in a competitve primary in 2022, and placed second in a race of four delegates, not bad for filing on the deadline date and his first campaign. This experience not only stoked John's competitive fire, but more importantly, increased his love for the community and his confidence in that he can help. West Michigan, has always been, and will always be, John's home. He loves the area and the hard-working people in West Michigan.
  • The Economy
  • Education
  • Housing
The Economy: We are in unprecedented times with inflation and costs raising all around us. Michigan currently ranks 42 in unemployment and between 2019 to 2020 was closing three businesses for every two that opened. To mitigate this, we must: Look at how we can reduce taxes by removing bloated budgets across the board at the State level. Identify what business types have the greatest upside and how we can either bring them to Michigan or help Michiganders start those types of businesses. Increase the assistance for small businesses in Michigan. Train Michigan’s workforce so we can create jobs in the above businesses.
Building relationships with other legislators is a key component, and critical to the success of accomplishing anything in office. This not only applies to folks on the same "side of the aisle", but also "across the aisle". If a legislator can not get along with other legislators, what chance does one have in getting along with the constituents.
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2022

John Wetzel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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John Wetzel campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Michigan House of Representatives District 84Lost general$145,582 $0
2022Michigan House of Representatives District 84Lost primary$151,510 $0
Grand total$297,092 $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 September 12, 2023


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