Michigan House of Representatives District 22 candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 22 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 22

Incumbent Matt Koleszar defeated Cathryn Neracher in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 22 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Matt Koleszar (D)	54.2	28,051
	Cathryn Neracher (R)	45.8	23,660

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 51,711
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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Cathryn Neracher (R)

Education - Parents should be in control of their children’s education. The School Board members are elected officials who make money off taxpayer dollars. They should work for YOU. They should be transparent and held accountable to YOU. An educator’s job is to teach our children to think critically. Not to indoctrinate them with racist ideology.

Economy - We need to get people back to work. Governor Whitmer and the Democrats in the Michigan Legislature are responsible for destroying the economy and high unemployment.

Freedom - No issue is more important than our freedom. We have forgotten that the Government is accountable to US—We the People. No elected official, no matter their political persuasion, should have the amount of control Governor Whitmer had through the pandemic.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Cathryn Neracher (R)

See more information on public policy at www.votecathryn.com

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Cathryn Neracher (R)

Cathryn has a heart for serving her community. She has been a mentor to teen-aged girls at Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights. She served on the Board of Directors of Elevate Detroit, a ministry dedicated to loving on the less fortunate in Detroit. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Triple A Crisis Pregnancy Center, which is devoted to helping pregnant women who are struggling. She served as a missionary in Bogota Colombia, helping a ministry devoted to combating human sex trafficking. Her company helps charities every year by holding collection drives to help those in need.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Cathryn Neracher (R)

Politicians work for the interest of themselves and their political advancement. Statespersons work for the interest of the community they represent.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Cathryn Neracher (R)

In 2020, Cathryn's business, like so many others, was devastated by Covid-19. Cathryn grew extremely frustrated by listening to story after story of struggling business owners and parents exasperated by confusing and sometimes seemingly illogical local and state mandates being imposed on their children. Everything that has happened since March of 2020 has inspired Cathryn to run to represent the people in her community. She trusts the people in her district to have the common sense, care and compassion to do what is right for their families and neighbors.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Cathryn Neracher (R)

Stay tuned to www.votecathryn.com for further information on redistricting.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Cathryn Neracher (R)

Stay tuned to www.votecathryn.com for further information.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Cathryn Neracher (R)

Politicians work for the interest of themselves and their political advancement. Statespersons work for the interest of the community they represent.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Cathryn Neracher (R)

Stay tuned to www.votecathryn.com for further information.