Governor:
Rick Snyder (Republican):
Current governor of Michigan
MBA and law degree from the University of Michigan
Wants to create more workers skilled in the technology field
Eliminated the Michigan Business Tax
Against all types of discrimination, including the lack of protection for LGBT community in the Elliot-Larsen Act
Advocates for $1.2 billion to fix Michigan roads
Vetoed the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act
Mark Schauer (Democratic):
Former congressman from 1997 to 2010
BA from Albion College, master’s degrees from Michigan State University and Western Michigan University
Wants to expand the middle class
Wants to reinstate the Child Tax Credit
Against all types of discrimination, and would like to amend the Elliot-Larsen Act
Against the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act
Wants to ban lobbyist gifts to government officials
Mary Buzuma (Libertarian):
Former Navy intelligence specialist and chair of the Libertarian party of Michigan
BA from Kalamazoo College
Would work to cut the state income tax
Does not think the Elliot-Larsen Act should exist
Would rather the private sector repair Michigan roads
Supports the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act, but encourages those who wish to donate to private charities that provide abortions
Would give more power to local citizens to reform pensions
Mark McFarlin (U.S. Taxpayer):
Professional investigator and political activist
BS from Central Michigan University
Would work to legalize Cannabis
Does not find the lack of anti-discrimination laws for LGBT community a priority for his administration
Thinks insurance companies should help pay for road repair
Supports the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act
Would no longer tax pensioners
Paul Homeniuk (Green Party):
Degree from Grand Valley State University
Entrepreneur and teacher, no political experience
Wants to eliminate the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Does not agree with the Citizens United Supreme Court decision
Would add anti-discrimination laws for the LGBT community
Wants to allocate 2 percent of the gas tax to road repair
Against the Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act
United States Senator:
Terri Lynn Land (Republican):
Owner of Green Light Management, former Sec. of State from 2003 to 2011
BA from Hope College
Wants to lower taxes for the middle class and increase the Child Tax Credit
Supports airstrikes on ISIS, but not troops on the ground
Wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act
Gary Peters (Democratic):
Current member of the House of Representatives, former state senator
BA from Alma College, master’s degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Detroit, law degree from Wayne State University
Wants to collect more taxes from the wealthiest Americans and multinational corporations
Cosponsor of the Email Privacy Act, which would require a warrant to search a private individual’s email
Supports coalitions with European and Arab nations for airstrikes against ISIS, but no troops on the ground
Jim Fulner (Libertarian):
Four years in the Coast Guard and five years in the automotive industry
BS from Northern Michigan University
Recommends the adoption of the People’s Central Bank
Would vote to appeal the Affordable Care Act
Does not support any military action against ISISAnti-abortion, from conceptionDoes not think that the government should do any intelligence gathering
Richard A. Matkin (U.S. Taxpayer):
no information provided about this candidate
Chris Wahmhoff (Green Party):
Political activist and 15 years in the mental health field
Two year degree
Wants major corporations to pay more taxes than local businesses
Views Edward Snowden as a hero
Would like to address drug cartels at the U.S./Mexico border as well as immigration reformDoes not support the auto bailout of 2009Has been arrested multiple times, most recently in June for refusing to leave the Capitol building
Information provided by the Michigan Voters Guide. To compare candidates in all political races side by side, visit votersguide.michigan.com.