Matthew Bierlein
Matthew Bierlein (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 97. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Bierlein (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 97. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Matthew Bierlein lives in Vassar, Michigan. Bierlein graduated from Vassar High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Spring Arbor University. Bierlein's career experience includes co-owning a physical therapy practice. He has served on the Tuscola County Commission, as the president of the Michigan Association of Counties, and on the board of directors of the National Association of County Officers.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Bierlein was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Policy Committee
- House Oversight Committee, Majority Vice Chair
- Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses
2023-2024
Bierlein was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee
- House Regulatory Reform Committee
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (decommissioned)
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Matthew Bierlein defeated Mark Putnam in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 97 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matthew Bierlein (R) | 70.4 | 36,497 |
 | Mark Putnam (D) | 29.6 | 15,378 | |
| Total votes: 51,875 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 97
Mark Putnam advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 97 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Putnam | 100.0 | 5,584 |
| Total votes: 5,584 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 97
Incumbent Matthew Bierlein advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 97 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Bierlein | 100.0 | 11,908 |
| Total votes: 11,908 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 97
Matthew Bierlein defeated Paul Whitney in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 97 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Bierlein (R) | 66.6 | 28,024 |
 | Paul Whitney (D) | 33.4 | 14,028 | |
| Total votes: 42,052 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 97
Paul Whitney advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 97 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Whitney | 100.0 | 5,660 |
| Total votes: 5,660 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 97
Matthew Bierlein defeated incumbent Rodney Wakeman and Dean Riley in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 97 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matthew Bierlein | 59.3 | 8,348 |
 | Rodney Wakeman | 29.8 | 4,203 | |
| Dean Riley | 10.9 | 1,534 | ||
| Total votes: 14,085 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tom Kunse (R)
- Mike Hoadley (R)
Campaign finance
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 84
Phil Green defeated William Shoop in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Phil Green (R) | 67.0 | 23,217 |
| William Shoop (D) | 33.0 | 11,417 | ||
| Total votes: 34,634 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84
William Shoop advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | William Shoop | 100.0 | 4,883 | |
| Total votes: 4,883 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84
Phil Green defeated Matthew Bierlein and Dean Smith in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phil Green | 38.9 | 5,161 |
| Matthew Bierlein | 37.6 | 4,993 | |
| Dean Smith | 23.5 | 3,121 | ||
| Total votes: 13,275 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 97 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Jason Wentworth (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 97 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
