Michigan House of Representatives District 90 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 90 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 90

Incumbent Bryan Posthumus defeated Meagan Hintz in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 90 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bryan Posthumus (R)	62.1	29,448
		Meagan Hintz (D)	37.9	17,992

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 47,440
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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?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Promoting bodily autonomy in all aspects of healthcare

Promoting civil rights for all residents

Promoting quality and safe education for all students

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Healthcare policy is my number one passion with 15 years of experience in the healthcare field. I am also passionate about education, civil rights, and responsible gun ownership.

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

Meagan Hintz (D)

One person I hold in high regard is Cecile Richards, former CEO of Planned Parenthood. Her book, Make Trouble, inspired me to put in the work and raise my voice to accomplish what is right, even if it may not be popular.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Meagan Hintz (D)

There are too many books to narrow the list down to a few, but from a historical perspective I feel like align most closely to our founding fathers A. Hamilton, G. Washington, and a bit of B. Franklin. For 20th century leaders, I would say I align most with F. Roosevelt, J. Kennedy, and J. Carter. For modern leaders, I would say I align most with B. Obama, H. Clinton, and E. Warren.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Integrity, humility, and empathy

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

Meagan Hintz (D)

Intellect, patience, and empathy

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Represent your constituents in a manner that is honest to the platform you ran on. A legislators should also listen to and work with their constituents that may not agree with them.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Meagan Hintz (D)

That I spoke up, and always tried my best to do what was right.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Red Rising and Dune. Both are Sci-Fi trilogies that deal with interesting concepts in politics and governance. I highly recommend both to anyone looking for a good space opera to read.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Mustang from Red Rising

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Meagan Hintz (D)

My money don't jiggle jiggle, it folds

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Meagan Hintz (D)

I have narcolepsy, which has been a huge obstacle I have had to overcome in both academics as well as professionally. It has allowed me to be more understanding and compassionate to others around me that may also be going through their own struggles.

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

Meagan Hintz (D)

Equal power and effort to design and update policies as the needs of the state require.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Strengthening the middle class through increased economic opportunities, greater access to higher education, and a reduced tax burden.

Better protection of all residents' civil rights.

Protection and strengthening of democracy, both at the state and national level.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Some of the benefits would be decreased administrative costs, increased efficiency, and simpler term lengths and election cycles. Some of the drawbacks would be decreased representation and increased political power to fewer individuals. There would also be less balance in the power of our political parties.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Yes. I believe legislators should be professionalized so that our representatives actually know what they are doing before they get to Lansing. This would also help decrease the power of lobbyist groups as our representatives wouldn't have to depend on them as heavily to write laws for them.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Meagan Hintz (D)

Yes. We need everyone working together and forming solutions together if we want our state to be the best out can be.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Meagan Hintz (D)

I am in favor for fair and balanced districting so that our elections are actually competitive and our representatives actually have a reason to listen to all of their constituents.

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

Meagan Hintz (D)

I would be most interested in serving on committees with a focus on healthcare, education, and civil rights.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Not at this time

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?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Most of the stories I am hearing are in regards to the unsustainable raising costs of living. Residents are feeling this at the pump, at the grocery store, and at the pharmacy. Many families are in dire need of help, and we cannot afford to ignore these needs any longer.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Meagan Hintz (D)

I told my doctor I broke my arm in two places...... ..... he said to stop going to those places

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

Meagan Hintz (D)

For the most part yes, but there also needs to be a balance of this power in the case when the legislature refuses to act for purely political reasons, and not in the best interest of our residents.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Meagan Hintz (D)

Absolutely! No single person has all of the answers for today's musst pressing issues, so we must all work together to solve them and do what is best for our state and all the residents that call Michigan home.

See also

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• Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022

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