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Lynn Afendoulis
Lynn Afendoulis (Republican Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 73. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. She left office on January 1, 2021.
Afendoulis (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 81. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Afendoulis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lynn Afendoulis was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 1981. Her professional experience includes working as a reporter. She was also the director of corporate communications for Universal Forest Products and the vice president of the company's charitable giving foundation. She has served with the Grand Rapids Economic Club and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Afendoulis also served on the boards of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, the foundation for Grand Rapids Public Schools, the Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth, and the Michigan Transportation Commission, which she was appointed to by Governor Rick Snyder (R).[1][2]
Elections
2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 81
Incumbent Rachel Hood defeated Lynn Afendoulis in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Rachel Hood (D) ![]() | 55.7 | 26,169 | |
![]() | Lynn Afendoulis (R) ![]() | 44.3 | 20,835 |
Total votes: 47,004 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81
Incumbent Rachel Hood advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Rachel Hood ![]() | 100.0 | 9,074 |
Total votes: 9,074 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Emily Lombard (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81
Lynn Afendoulis advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Lynn Afendoulis ![]() | 100.0 | 11,574 |
Total votes: 11,574 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2020
See also: Michigan's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020
Michigan's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)
Michigan's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 3
Peter Meijer defeated Hillary Scholten, Richard Fuentes, and Shannon Hogan in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Peter Meijer (R) | 53.0 | 213,649 |
![]() | Hillary Scholten (D) | 47.0 | 189,769 | |
Richard Fuentes (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 1 | ||
Shannon Hogan (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 |
Total votes: 403,419 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Justin Amash (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 3
Hillary Scholten advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 3 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Hillary Scholten | 100.0 | 65,008 |
Total votes: 65,008 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cathy Albro (D)
- Nick Colvin (D)
- Doug Booth (D)
- Amanda Le'Anne Brunzell (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 3
Peter Meijer defeated Lynn Afendoulis, Tom Norton, Joe Farrington, and Emily Rafi in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 3 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Peter Meijer | 50.2 | 47,273 |
![]() | Lynn Afendoulis ![]() | 26.1 | 24,579 | |
![]() | Tom Norton | 15.8 | 14,913 | |
Joe Farrington | 4.2 | 3,966 | ||
Emily Rafi ![]() | 3.7 | 3,462 |
Total votes: 94,193 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Jackson Willis (R)
- James Lower (R)
- Joel Langlois (R)
Endorsements
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2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 73
Lynn Afendoulis defeated Bill Saxton in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 73 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Lynn Afendoulis (R) | 60.1 | 30,783 |
Bill Saxton (D) ![]() | 39.9 | 20,430 |
Total votes: 51,213 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73
Bill Saxton advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Bill Saxton ![]() | 100.0 | 9,416 |
Total votes: 9,416 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73
Lynn Afendoulis defeated Robert Regan, Ken Fortier, and David Spencer in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Lynn Afendoulis | 49.0 | 7,166 |
![]() | Robert Regan | 23.9 | 3,503 | |
Ken Fortier | 14.5 | 2,119 | ||
David Spencer | 12.6 | 1,840 |
Total votes: 14,628 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Lynn Afendoulis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Afendoulis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- Families can't afford daily life and that must change. Government spending in Michigan and the United States is out of control and we're feeling it in our pocketbooks and in a growing sense of concern and despair. Our middle class is suffering. Retirees are rethinking their plans. And we’re putting the burden of our spending on our children, who will be left to pay the bill. We must reduce costs where we can--and in state government, there is plenty of opportunity. It's time government was a solution in soaring costs and inflation; not the problem.
- Families must be safe in our communities and businesses must be able to thrive in safety and security. It's part of the beauty—and promise—of this nation. And I'm the candidate who cares about and will prioritize that. I will provide law enforcement and community safety programs the support and long-term funding they need so they can plan for years of security and I will offer them the respect they earn so that our children will learn to do the same. Our families deserve to live in peace in their homes and neighborhoods – no matter where they live – and our businesses need to thrive in an environment known for its safety and hospitality.
- Education in Michigan is failing our youth & deadening their hopes, is more responsive to ideology than to parents, and needs revolutionary, long-term change. We must hire the best teachers & respect & support them in a manner that makes Michigan’s schools THE place to teach. We must give parents a say in what their children learn, especially in sensitive topics like sex. We must make up for the vast learning loss that happened under Gov. Whitmer and state Democrats’ shutdowns. Our focus should be on literacy, STEM, on the trades, and other critical areas that will give our children knowledge, power, jobs, and hope. And we must provide choice not just to those who can afford it, but to everyone who wants options.
Health policy is critical because we need to make healthcare affordable and accessible to all. There are things we can do at the state level to help do that.
Economic policy is critical because without jobs or opportunity, our systems & communities collapse. We need to create jobs and opportunity faster than we are, and without entitlements that don't come with transparency, metrics, and assurances.
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2020
Lynn Afendoulis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Afendoulis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|I believe that West Michigan deserves someone who will work with President Trump to help get Michigan's economy back on track.
As we come out of this pandemic and cover the costs of need and change, we need someone who will be willing to make the tough decisions to cut the fat in government, eliminating waste and duplication and deciding what's necessary and what's nice to have. People say we can't cut our way to a solution; I say we can't tax our way there.
- Our southern border was at crisis levels before President Trump came to office. I will work with President Trump to secure our borders, improve our legal immigration system, and ensure this nation laws enforces its laws.
During my time in the private sector, we had to make tough budget decisions in tough economic times Once, we had to make across-the-board cuts in all departments and operations--and we figured out how to do that. Communications became less colorful or frequent. People figured out how to do things more quickly or efficiently. We didn't fill some positions when people left. And we found out that we were doing things we didn't necessarily need to do or found out how to purchase better or hold meetings online instead of traveling for in-person sessions or do more with fewer people. And we didn't miss a beat. If the private sector can do that, the public sector - where we spend other people's money - not only can do it but should do it.
I have had a good and full life and have the chance to use what I've learned for the benefit of others. I have two wonderful children who are the center of my world. I have decades of community service where I have listened, learned, and helped my community be a wonderful place to live and raise a family. I am running for Congress because I believe we are fighting for the very fabric of who and what we are-the things that President Trump is fighting for, and that attracted my grandparents to this country. I want to protect the rule of law and represent the people of the 3rd District in a way that they've been yearning for - with integrity, engagement, and effectiveness. And to show my children that this is all worth fighting for.
Term limits would ensure that we could capitalize on great ideas and contain the damage done by career politicians who are focused only on their reelection and, therefore, on money.
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Committee assignments
2019-2020
Afendoulis was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Policy Committee
- Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee (decommissioned)
- Transportation Committee
- Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned), Chair
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 81 |
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Footnotes
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Preceded by Chris Afendoulis (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 73 2019–2020 |
Succeeded by Bryan Posthumus (R) |