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Justin Noordhoek

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Justin Noordhoek
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

August 2, 2022

Education

Associate

Grand Rapids Community College, 2005

Bachelor's

Grand Valley State University, 2008

Graduate

Aquinas College, 2021

Personal
Birthplace
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Teacher
Contact

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Justin Noordhoek (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 84. He lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022. Noordhoek unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the primary election ballot on August 2, 2022.

Noordhoek also ran in a special election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 74. He lost in the special Republican primary on March 1, 2022.

Noordhoek completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Justin Noordhoek was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Noordhoek earned an associate degree from Grand Rapids Community College in 2005, a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University in 2008, and a graduate degree from Aquinas College in 2021. His career experience includes working as a teacher.[1]

Elections

2022

Regular election

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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Special election

See also: Michigan state legislative special elections, 2022

General election

Special general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 74

Carol Glanville defeated Robert Regan and Mike Milanowski Jr. in the special general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 74 on May 3, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carol Glanville
Carol Glanville (D)
 
51.7
 
7,288
Image of Robert Regan
Robert Regan (R)
 
40.4
 
5,697
Image of Mike Milanowski Jr.
Mike Milanowski Jr. (R) (Write-in)
 
7.5
 
1,062
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
55

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

Total votes: 14,102
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 74

Carol Glanville advanced from the special Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 74 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Carol Glanville
Carol Glanville
 
99.8
 
3,756
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
6

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

Total votes: 3,762
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 74

Robert Regan defeated Steven Gilbert, Justin Noordhoek, and Brian Bair in the special Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 74 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Robert Regan
Robert Regan
 
32.9
 
2,404
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Steven Gilbert
 
31.8
 
2,323
Image of Justin Noordhoek
Justin Noordhoek Candidate Connection
 
28.7
 
2,102
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Brian Bair
 
6.6
 
481
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
6

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

Total votes: 7,316
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2022

Regular election

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Special election

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Justin Noordhoek completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Noordhoek's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a lifelong resident of West Michigan who has taught social studies for the past fourteen years, mainly to at-risk, alternative youth. I am currently serving my second term on the Grandville City Council as well as serving on the Grandville Library Board and Grandville Historical Commission.
  • We need leaders who will win on the merits of their ideas, not devote time to personal attacks and distractions from the real work of legislators.
  • Our government is in need of greater transparency, greater oversight, and elimination of waste in spending.
  • I am a Pro Life constitutionalist who looks at public service as a temporary act, not a lifelong endeavor.
I am passionate about many areas of public policy, but I am particularly interested in improving transparency and oversight in our state government. It is unacceptable that legislators and Governors in Michigan can operate in secret, without being subject to FOIA. As an educator of our most vulnerable youth, I am also devoted to reforms in our education system that give families and students greater choice. Finally, I am a strong fiscal conservative who wants to eliminate waste and corporate subsidies by our state government.
I try to emulate the example of Christ above all others. My faith is an important part of my life and the driving force behind my desire to serve in public life. I also admire my dad, who worked two jobs my entire childhood to put my siblings and I through private schools and provide for our needs. He demonstrated the love of sacrificial hard work, as both he and my mom raised us with Christian values and taught us to be positive, contributing members to society.
I am a public servant at heart. I have taught at risk students for fourteen years and am a champion of the underdog. I have further served residents on my city council and made civility, outreach, and defense of economic liberty a cornerstone of my service. I think my ability to speak openly and honestly with people and to engage in civil dialogue with even those with whom I disagree earns me the respect of people across the political spectrum.
I believe that a state legislator owes their obligation to their constituents above all else. We are elected to serve and therefore must be open to hearing and helping to address concerns as shared by our constituents. I further believe the state legislator has an obligation to engage the residents by making themselves visible and available in the community, and connecting with many stakeholders (school leaders, local government officials, business organizations, non profits, etc.)
I would like my legacy to be that I served with integrity and focused on the common good.
My first job was working at Walsma and Lyons Produce in high school. It was a great job that required a lot of physical labor but suited me well and helped me learn important life skills. My first job teaching was on Beaver Island in Northern Michigan, where I worked at a residential school for at risk youth. I taught there for six years.
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy----It shares the moral courage of a Christian pastor in the midst of the evil of the Holocaust.
The Governor and State Legislature should have a civil relationship rooted in open communication and honest discussions. It's important that each plays a role in checking the power of the other, and that such checks be exercised in the interest of protecting the rights and well being of the state's residents.
In the coming decade, I believe infrastructure will remain one of our greatest challenges. Our roads, bridges, dams and sewer/water infrastructure is in desperate need of being addressed. It will be important that the state legislature examine how to address this issue in a fiscally responsible manner.
A unicameral state legislature can lead to larger district sizes, which prohibits legislators from developing close connections to their constituents. It's important that representatives have strong ties to their constituent communities. Additionally, the founders created a bicameral system in the hopes of ensuring government could not move too quickly, in which case poor decisions can be made and the rights of citizens can be violated. Our system rests on deliberative, slow debate and a bicameral legislature helps ensure greater debate and separation of power.
I do not think it should be a requirement, but I do believe it helps them in understanding how our system works, the needs of municipalities, and the ways in which actions by higher levels of government can lead to greater challenges for local government. It also helps voters distinguish who possesses an actual record of doing what they say, and who is just campaigning for votes.
Absolutely! The state legislature operates on consensus building and majorities. Each district has its own unique needs. In order to ensure all residents of our state are adequately served, it's important to engage and learn from all members of the legislature.
I support Michigan's Independent Redistricting Commission.
I would enjoy serving on education and oversight committees, as those are my greatest passion. I am also interested in environmental conservation.
I think there are many legislators who have set good examples. I always appreciated the way in which Justin Amash served transparently and shared his reasoning behind his votes. He also possessed a stellar voting record and evaluated issues through a consistent, though not partisan, lens. I also think Rep. Peter Meijer has served his district well in his willingness to buck the party when needed and to defend the principles of conservatism in a civil manner.
No.
I have heard from a couple of residents about the impact of the Auto Insurance Reform laws. I think it necessitates greater examination of the issue and shows what can happen when the legislature acts too hastily.
On a limited, temporary basis but it should be limited in duration and specific in scope.
Yes. Gridlock leads to a lot of shouting and debate, but does nothing to serve the interests of residents. It's important we begin policy making by addressing those areas which we agree on first, and then using those as a means by which to find even more compromise. I am devoted to the common good and solving problems, and am willing to work with members of any party to do so.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 12, 2022


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