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Melody Wagner
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Elections and appointments
Last election

August 6, 2024

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Birthplace
Warren, Ohio
Religion
Christian
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Melody Wagner (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 109. She lost in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.

Biography

Melody Wagner was born in Warren, Ohio.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Karl Bohnak defeated incumbent Jenn Hill in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Karl Bohnak
Karl Bohnak (R)
 
51.6
 
26,807
Image of Jenn Hill
Jenn Hill (D)
 
48.4
 
25,134

Total votes: 51,941
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Incumbent Jenn Hill defeated Randy Girard and Margaret Brumm in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jenn Hill
Jenn Hill
 
80.2
 
9,640
Randy Girard
 
15.7
 
1,889
Margaret Brumm
 
4.1
 
495

Total votes: 12,024
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Karl Bohnak defeated Burt Mason and Melody Wagner in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on August 6, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Karl Bohnak
Karl Bohnak
 
74.7
 
6,849
Burt Mason
 
15.2
 
1,389
Image of Melody Wagner
Melody Wagner
 
10.1
 
927

Total votes: 9,165
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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 109

Jenn Hill defeated Melody Wagner in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jenn Hill
Jenn Hill (D)
 
53.0
 
21,899
Image of Melody Wagner
Melody Wagner (R) Candidate Connection
 
47.0
 
19,438

Total votes: 41,337
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Jenn Hill defeated Joe Boogren in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jenn Hill
Jenn Hill
 
55.4
 
5,862
Joe Boogren
 
44.6
 
4,722

Total votes: 10,584
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Melody Wagner defeated Ron Gray in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Melody Wagner
Melody Wagner Candidate Connection
 
53.4
 
4,355
Ron Gray
 
46.6
 
3,801

Total votes: 8,156
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2020

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Incumbent Sara Cambensy defeated Melody Wagner, Jim Hafeman, and Deborah LaFaive in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sara Cambensy
Sara Cambensy (D)
 
56.6
 
26,419
Image of Melody Wagner
Melody Wagner (R) Candidate Connection
 
42.1
 
19,643
Jim Hafeman (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)
 
1.4
 
644
Deborah LaFaive (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
0

Total votes: 46,706
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Incumbent Sara Cambensy advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sara Cambensy
Sara Cambensy
 
100.0
 
12,935

Total votes: 12,935
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Melody Wagner defeated Matthew Goss in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Melody Wagner
Melody Wagner Candidate Connection
 
52.2
 
3,278
Matthew Goss
 
47.8
 
3,004

Total votes: 6,282
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U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Jim Hafeman advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on July 25, 2020.

Candidate
Jim Hafeman (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)

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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Incumbent Sara Cambensy defeated Melody Wagner in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sara Cambensy
Sara Cambensy (D)
 
58.1
 
21,669
Image of Melody Wagner
Melody Wagner (R)
 
41.9
 
15,631

Total votes: 37,300
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Incumbent Sara Cambensy advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sara Cambensy
Sara Cambensy
 
100.0
 
9,987

Total votes: 9,987
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109

Melody Wagner advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 109 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Melody Wagner
Melody Wagner
 
100.0
 
5,961

Total votes: 5,961
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2016

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016.

Incumbent John Kivela defeated Kevin Pfister and Wade Roberts in the Michigan House of Representatives District 109 general election.[2]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 109 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Kivela Incumbent 62.31% 25,380
     Republican Kevin Pfister 34.11% 13,892
     Green Wade Roberts 3.58% 1,457
Total Votes 40,729
Source: Michigan Secretary of State


Incumbent John Kivela defeated Sara Cambensy in the Michigan House of Representatives District 109 Democratic primary.[3][4]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 109 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png John Kivela Incumbent 63.64% 7,168
     Democratic Sara Cambensy 36.36% 4,095
Total Votes 11,263


Kevin Pfister defeated Melody Wagner Patterson in the Michigan House of Representatives District 109 Republican primary.[3][4]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 109 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Kevin Pfister 58.01% 2,600
     Republican Melody Wagner Patterson 41.99% 1,882
Total Votes 4,482

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

Candidate Connection

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

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Raised in NE Ohio on a full time dairy farm and enjoyed seven years in 4-H. Former dairy farmer owner/operator and law enforcement officer with a criminal justice degree. Long term Conservative candidate who moved from Mosinee, WI to Sands Twp. and survived a 'Nightmare' house purchase that led to a pursuit in state office. Resident in K.I. Sawyer, Forsyth Township, Marquette County. Involved in community and church working to improve the neighborhood and peoples lives. Currently serves as a security officer with GSSC at multiple contracts and is a certified substitute teacher in numerous school districts. PRO: Families, Life, Education, 1st & 2nd Amendment, Election Integrity, Small Business, Viable Jobs, Line 5 Tunnel, Mining, Logging, Military, Veterans, First Responders, Law Enforcement. Endorsed by MI Farm Bureau 'Friend of Agriculture', Small Business Association of MI, Right to Life of MI, NRA, Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, MI Manufacturing Association, NFIB, Police Officer's Association of MI.
  • Transparency, Ethics and Accountability in the executive and legislative branches rank dead last in America while hidden records keep us in the dark. Reform of 'Sunshine Laws' Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and passing Legislative Open Records Act (Lora) will shine light on Michigan's Corrupt Government and unelected officials.
  • Mental 'Brain' Health Crisis overwhelms us. Proven intervention in schools, medical facilities, churches and law enforcement can teach coping skills to bring hope. Working together can end the 'Stigma of Suicide, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Mental Health. Sharing and caring as a team will protect the public and promote 'Healthy Living'.
  • Consumer Protection has failed many. The U.P.'s harsh weather is difficult for our vulnerable citizens who spend many months indoors. Homes, schools and businesses are unhealthy from improper repairs, remodeling and lack of ventilation. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has to be a priority.
Government Transparency, Ethics and Accountability in Legislation, Executive and Judicial as well as bureaucracies. Consumer Protection in rental inspections to assure healthy housing and air quality testing in schools and businesses as well. Strengthen 'Sentencing Guidelines' in all counties requiring severe penalties for drug dealers and sexual offenders. Competitive employment package for law enforcement and corrections in the Upper Peninsula and throughout Michigan. High School Vocational Education with Trades. Improved use of forestry and mining resources.

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2020

Candidate Connection

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I'm a Patriotic, Conservative Individual with a fact's based, common sense plan for "We the People First and Government Second." As a mother, I believe "All life is precious, a baby in the womb or a parent breathing their last breath." My Criminal Justice Degree and memberships in 'The Well Armed Woman' TWAW and 'Citizens United for Freedom & Firearms' CUFF will assist me with protecting our constitution. I will work for all our neighbors to provide affordable, effective representation. In 2013, I moved for a family job to Sands Township from Mosinee, Wisconsin where I owned and operated a farm. After experiencing a "Nightmare" house purchase, I work to bring positive change and pursue public office. Due to the 'Hatch Act' Rules for the Federal Executive Branch in party politics, I recently gave up a Transportation Security Officer TSA job at the Department of Homeland Security DHS to run for Michigan Legislature. I owned and operated farms in Ohio fifteen years before moving to Wisconsin. Prior to farming in Ohio and Wisconsin, I served as a Fort Myers, Florida Police Officer. I'm a faithful Jesus Christ believer, mother of a recently married daughter and reside with my cat 'Aldi'. I love gardening, canning fruits and vegetables and I'm involved with my community of approximately 3500 folks at K.I. Sawyer-Gwinn. They have survived twenty years with a defunct, ineffective governing 'Inter-Local Agreement' called the S.O.A. between Forsyth & West Branch Township.
  • Government Ethics, Transparency and Accountability are last in the nation in all three branches of State Government (Executive, Legislative and Judicial). This is atrocious and unacceptable. Our government is inept and ineffective, unable to pass "Sunshine Laws' for a regulated and productive working system in Lansing. I'm dedicated to making our government accountable, standing up for justice and equality for all. I do not accept funding, including political action committee PAC and/or party establishments.
  • Consumer Protection has failed many in the Upper Peninsula and throughout Michigan. I will protect our water and air we breathe both outdoors and especially our 'Indoor Air Quality' IAQ. The Upper Peninsula's extreme cold climate forces our most vulnerable citizens inside for many months. some homes and businesses are unhealthy from improper repairs, remodeling, and lack of ventilation. Our children, the elderly and disabled and those with compromised immune systems, especially in subsidized housing, suffer the most. I will use my experiences and ability to work with everyone to assure our resident's homes and our environment are healthy for future generations.
  • Mental Health Crisis overwhelms our districts above the bridge. Proven intervention programs within local and state law enforcement, 24 hour county sheriff patrols working with other state departments, schools, medical facilities and churches can teach coping skills and bring hope. HIPAA Rules and Regulations should not hinder this process. These entities can be effective in ending the stigma of Mental Illness, Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Suicide by sharing and caring as a team to protect the public and promote 'Healthy Living.'
My prior life experiences in the states of Ohio, Florida and Wisconsin allow me to understand the ineffective governing and corruption that is imbedded in Michigan Government. Folks need freed of the attorney driven justice that forces many to leave our state. Passing 'Sunshine Laws' will impact our dysfunctional government, and promote investigation of 'White Collar Crime' leading to continued protection for unsuspecting residents. I've also seen the premature death and destruction in families lives through real estate transactions. Holding home inspectors accountable by requiring licensing within our LARA System would add to Consumer Protection for home owners and sellers alike. I believe this would also make for a more reliable real estate market and rid the label 'Buyer Beware' from Michigan. Continued Car Insurance Reform would benefit working families as well as those entering their retirement years assuring more affordable coverage. Public Acts 14 and 15 of 2012 allows county commissioners to absorb our road commissions and create road departments. Modern accountable programs like this with less government are the answer for funding and repairs of Michigan's Roads and timely passing of these acts will assure we move forward as a state. Removal of acts and laws that are outdated or promote imbalance of checks and balances between MI Executive and Legislature Branches i.e. 'Public Act 302 of 1945, called the 'Emergency Powers of Governor' will benefit all.

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Melody Wagner campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Michigan House of Representatives District 109Lost primary$5,869 $0
2022Michigan House of Representatives District 109Lost general$279,266 $0
2020Michigan House of Representatives District 109Lost general$24,054 N/A**
2018Michigan House of Representatives District 109Lost general$17,611 N/A**
Grand total$326,800 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal 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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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