Terry Marecki

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Terry Marecki

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Republican Party

Wayne County Commission District 9

Tenure

2015 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

10

Report an officeholder change

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Bentley High Livonia

Bachelor's

Madonna University

Contact

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Campaign website

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Terry Marecki (Republican Party) is a member of the Wayne County Commission in Michigan, representing District 9. She assumed office in 2015. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Marecki (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Wayne County Commission to represent District 9 in Michigan. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Marecki completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Terry Marecki earned a high school diploma from the Bentley High Livonia and a bachelor's degree from Madonna University. Her career experience includes working as a dietician. She has been affiliated with the Livonia Community Foundation and Livonia Prayer Breakfast.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2024)

General election

General election for Wayne County Commission District 9

Incumbent Terry Marecki defeated Carol Souchock in the general election for Wayne County Commission District 9 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Marecki (R)	54.9	39,414
		Carol Souchock (D)	44.9	32,233
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	205

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,852
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 9

Carol Souchock advanced from the Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 9 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carol Souchock	99.8	11,361
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	18

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,379
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 9

Incumbent Terry Marecki advanced from the Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 9 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Marecki	99.7	9,463
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	30

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,493
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2022)

General election

General election for Wayne County Commission District 9

Incumbent Terry Marecki defeated Daniel Woike in the general election for Wayne County Commission District 9 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Marecki (R)	80.3	36,524
	Submit photo	Daniel Woike (L)	19.0	8,628
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	336

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 45,488
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 9

Incumbent Terry Marecki advanced from the Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 9 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Marecki	99.8	11,890
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	28

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,918
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Wayne County Commission District 9

Daniel Woike advanced from the Libertarian convention for Wayne County Commission District 9 on July 10, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Daniel Woike (L)

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2020

See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2020)

General election

General election for Wayne County Commission District 9

Incumbent Terry Marecki defeated Nancy Darga in the general election for Wayne County Commission District 9 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Marecki (R)	53.4	39,394
	Submit photo	Nancy Darga (D)	46.4	34,203
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	116

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 73,713
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 9

Nancy Darga advanced from the Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 9 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Nancy Darga	99.7	16,255
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	41

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,296
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 9

Incumbent Terry Marecki advanced from the Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 9 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Marecki	99.8	13,678
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	30

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,708
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2018)

General election

General election for Wayne County Commission District 9

Incumbent Terry Marecki defeated E. Jason Blankenship in the general election for Wayne County Commission District 9 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Marecki (R)	55.4	32,886
	Submit photo	E. Jason Blankenship (D)	44.2	26,231
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	206

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 59,323 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 9

E. Jason Blankenship advanced from the Democratic primary for Wayne County Commission District 9 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	E. Jason Blankenship	100.0	12,847

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,847
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 9

Incumbent Terry Marecki advanced from the Republican primary for Wayne County Commission District 9 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Terry Marecki	100.0	12,905

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,905
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Terry Marecki completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Marecki's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a lifelong resident of Livonia, attending Livona Schools. By trade, I am a retired registered dietitian. I have served the community as an elected official since 2001. I served on the Livonia Board of Education, the Livonia City Council, as Livonia City Clerk and now as WC Commissioner since 2015. I am running for reelection because I work hard for the citizens in my district and enjoy it very much. Removing barriers so people can enjoy their lives, families, properties or businesses, is deeply satisfying. I have a hard working, effective office, which is very responsive to citizens questions and requests. I am dedicated to serving my district in every way. I am married to Mark, the mother of 4 children and grandmother to 7.

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?

• Infrastructure will continue to be my priority. I am the chair of the Committee on Public Services. The roads crew has done an amazing job the past 3 years, going from improving 60 lane miles of roads in 2021 to 180 road miles in 2023. District 9 has seen many of these road improvements. I will continue to pursue road projects that will improve the lives of District 9 residents.
• Wayne County has come a long way financially in the past 10 years. We have balanced the budget with a savings every year since I have been a Wayne County Commissioner. I serve on the committee on Ways and Means, which allows me a seat at the table when reviewing and altering the county’s budget. I promise to continue asking the difficult questions to ensure the county stays financially solvent in the future.
• I will continue to work closely with the elected officials in the areas I represent, along with working with my 14 colleagues on the Commission, making many voting decisions for the betterment of the entire county. I will also continue to be part of the National Organization of Counties. (NACo).

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Infrastructure

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

I look up to many successful people. I am fascinated to observe “how they tick”. I am a person of faith so Christ is the ultimate person I look to.

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

Honestly, availability, hard working, humility

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

I love to solve problems people are having that are interfering with their lives. If I can help them in the office I serve, I will!

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

Being available to the people in your district

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I was always helpful, kind and made the best decisions for my district.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

JFK being assassinated. I was 7 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Drug store/pharmacy for 2 years

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

Anything Tom Petty!

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

Losing a son in an accident and having a granddaughter born with severe heart defects.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency is vital to government accountability. I am proud that Wayne County is in the practice of posting the full copy ty budget online. Additionally, I am the only member of the Wayne County Commission to regularly post my office’s budget online, a practice which allows for my constituents to see how their tax dollars are being spent.

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2022

Terry Marecki did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Terry Marecki did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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