Steve Marino
Steve Marino (Republican Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 24. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Marino (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 24. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
He was first elected to the chamber in 2016. Marino previously served on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners.[1]
Biography
Marino is a graduate of Michigan State University. He has served as the president of Campaign Finance Strategies LLC. He previously worked for Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, Inc.[2]
Marino has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1][2]
- Macomb Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee
- Macomb Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee
- Executive Committee, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
- Economic Development & Taxation Committee, Michigan Association of Counties
- Finance, Pensions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee, National Association of Counties
- Board of Directors, L'Anse Creuse Foundation
- Chair, L'Anse Creuse Community Action Coalition
- Huron Pointe Homeowners' Association
- Italian-American Cultural Society
- National Council of State Legislatures, Budgets & Revenue Standing Committee
- SEMCOG Executive Committee, Macomb County Delegate
- SEMCOG Economic Development Taskforce
- Board of Commissioners Justice & Public Safety Committee, Chair
- Macomb County Health Department Hearing Board
- Selfridge Air National Guard 2025 Planning Committee
- Selfridge Air National Guard Base Community Council
- Great Lakes Legislative Caucus, Council of State Governments
- St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Council, Member & Scholarship Sponsor
- Save Lake St. Clair, Member
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Marino was assigned to the following committees:
- Families, Children, and Seniors Committee
- Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee (decommissioned)
- Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee
- Commerce and Tourism Committee (decommissioned), Chair
2019-2020
Marino was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce and Tourism Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Elections and Ethics Committee
- Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee (decommissioned), Majority Vice Chair
- Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee (decommissioned)
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Steve Marino was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Steve Marino defeated Michelle Woodman in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 24 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Marino (R) | 57.5 | 29,394 |
 | Michelle Woodman (D)  | 42.5 | 21,692 | |
| Total votes: 51,086 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 24
Michelle Woodman defeated Alex Bronson in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 24 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Woodman | 65.7 | 6,093 |
 | Alex Bronson | 34.3 | 3,182 | |
| Total votes: 9,275 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 24
Incumbent Steve Marino defeated William Revoir in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 24 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Marino | 83.7 | 9,861 |
| William Revoir | 16.3 | 1,920 | ||
| Total votes: 11,781 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
Incumbent Steve Marino defeated Laura Winn in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 24 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 24
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Marino (R) | 55.5 | 21,391 |
| Laura Winn (D) | 44.5 | 17,125 | ||
| Total votes: 38,516 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Laura Winn advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 24 on August 7, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 24
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Laura Winn | 100.0 | 8,088 | |
| Total votes: 8,088 | |||
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Republican primary election
Incumbent Steve Marino advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 24 on August 7, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 24
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Marino | 100.0 | 8,760 |
| Total votes: 8,760 | |||
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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 Anthony Forlini (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Steve Marino defeated Dana Camphous-Peterson in the Michigan House of Representatives District 24 general election.[3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 24 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Marino |
55.07% | 23,968 | |
| Democratic | Dana Camphous-Peterson | 44.93% | 19,553 | |
| Total Votes | 43,521 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Dana Camphous-Peterson ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 24 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Dana Camphous-Peterson (unopposed) | |
Steve Marino defeated Arzo Smith and Daryl Smith in the Michigan House of Representatives District 24 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 24 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Steve Marino |
79.55% | 4,991 | |
| Republican | Arzo Smith | 3.04% | 191 | |
| Republican | Daryl Smith | 17.41% | 1,092 | |
| Total Votes | 6,274 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I am running for reelection to ensure that Michigan's economic climate continues to increase momentum and maintains its current direction. I believe that the biggest problem facing Michigan residents is the uncertainty of the economic future. In order to improve our economy and instill confidence in consumers, there is no room for complacency. In order to continue our momentum, we must rid regulatory burdens that hinder Michigan’s competitiveness and untapped potential, provide our labor force with necessary skills and training opportunities, and improve coordination with Michigan’s key industries to promote and diversify our economy. Also, I am a lifelong resident of Macomb County - I went to school here, I live here, and I work here. With that notion, I am a firm believer that community stewardship necessitates – out of duty in public service – to leave our community in a better condition for our future generations.[6] |
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| —Steve Marino[2] | ||
2016
Marino's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]
Jobs are priority #1
- Excerpt: "For Michigan to continue its economic comeback, we must pursue solutions that make our state a magnet for jobs so people can afford to live, work and raise a family here. We must reject the failed policies of the past that once killed jobs and drove Michigan's economy into the ground."
Spending
- Excerpt: "To achieve fiscal accountability, we must limit entitlements, reign in wasteful spending and balance the state budget responsibly. It starts by prioritizing what is important. This economy has forced hard-working families and seniors living on fixed incomes to live within their means, and now it is time for the politicians to do the same with our tax dollars."
Taxes
- Excerpt: "When politicians overspend, too often their solution is to raise taxes. In order to keep Michigan competitive, we must keep taxes low for workers, job creators, and families."
Education
- Excerpt: "A bright future with a good job begins with a great education. The federal government shouldn't be dictating standards for our neighborhood schools; parents know what's best for their children and we need to ensure more decisions are made at the local level."
Protect freedom and defend values
- Excerpt: "Too many politicians want to dismantle the Constitution and erode our rights. Freedom is worth fighting for and as your state representative, Steve will take an oath to defend our shared values."
Campaign finance summary
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Noteworthy events
Domestic abuse allegations dismissed (2021)
In September 2021, Michigan State Rep. Mari Manoogian (D) accused Marino of committing abuse by sending her threatening text messages.[8] Manoogian released a statement, saying, “The unfortunate reality is that many people in our society have experienced domestic abuse, which often comes from someone we would never expect. None of us are immune from a volatile relationship, regardless of our career.” In response to the allegations, Marino said, “I had a relationship that ended well over a year ago with Representative Amara Manoogian, she served in a committee I chaired. I regret the fact I went along with her request not to disclose the prior relationship to the Speaker. However I will be clear. The insinuations made are nothing more than politically motivated character assassination that I am confident will conclude as a waste of the public’s time.”[8]
On October 26, 2021, prosecutors in Ingham County announced they would not charge Marino after determining charges in the case were unwarranted and could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.[9]
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2022
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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2020
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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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2018
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In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 24 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on August 14, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on August 1, 2018
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Steve Marino, "Home," accessed June 23, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Click on Detroit, "Michigan lawmaker granted PPO against Rep. Steve Marino after domestic abuse allegation," September 17, 2021
- ↑ Detroit Free Press, "Prosecutors won't charge Rep. Marino with stalking after Rep. Manoogian alleged abuse," October 26, 2021
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| Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 24 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Ranjeev Puri (D) |
