Angel Coon
Angel Coon served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 2011 to 2015. Coon earned a high school diploma from Holton High School. Coon's career experience includes working as an artist.
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Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Neighbors looking out for each other. Small businesses that keep our towns alive. A fair shot to build something real.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “I grew up in Holton, where hard work and looking out for your neighbors go together. As my school’s first female wrestler, I learned to challenge expectations.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “When I put on the uniform, I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution. That promise still guides me: protect our freedoms, including freedom of speech, and serve the people who count on us.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “I built Earthwise Studios to bring artists, entrepreneurs and neighbors together. On the Holton Planning Commission, I work to keep local voices in local decisions.”
(Campaign website) Curt Vanderwall
Curt VanderWall's career experience includes owning Turf Care Mole Man. VanderWall served on the board of Old Kent Bank, the Mason County Growth Alliance Board, and the Mason County Housing Board.
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Education: “Student travel doesn’t only happen at the beginning and end of the school day,” VanderWall said. “Students regularly leave campus for dual enrollment, career-tech programs, field trips, and other educational opportunities. Our laws need to reflect that reality and give local schools the ability to protect students whenever they’re crossing busy roads.”
(Official legislative website) Elections & Government Reform: “Curt VanderWall, of Ludington, today voted to get money out of politics by blocking public-backed utilities and other large corporations from donating to political campaigns and candidates.”
(Official legislative website) Fiscal Oversight & Accountability: “COVE will receive $500,000 in FY 2027 state budget State Rep. Curt VanderWall has helped secure a state investment to help expand and improve the Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through the recently signed fiscal year 2027 state budget.”
(Official legislative website) Shawn Orton
Shawn Orton earned a high school diploma from Manistee High School, an associate degree from West Shore Community College in 2008, and a bachelor's degree from Ferris State University in 2016. His career experience includes working as an engineer.
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Priorities & campaign themes: “Anything where I can increase American Freedom and decrease Government invasion into our lives. I don't know all the answers, but I know there are highly intelligent problem solvers that can find solutions to many issues if we properly get Government out of the way.”
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