Mitchell Ryan Distin
Mitchell Distin earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 2015, an M.D. from the University College London in 2018, and a Ph.D. from the University of Valencia in 2023. His career experience includes working as a scientist.
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Health care: “Localism is our core belief: local control, self-reliant communities (growing our own food, powering our own homes, operating our own healthcare systems), and shared decentralized power.”
(Campaign website) Fighting for the people, not greedy corporate interests: ““Our democratic system has been hijacked by an elite ruling class of billionaires.”
(Campaign website) Fighting for Our Community: “These are some of the top priorities our campaign is focused on.”
(Campaign website) Our government is owned by the billionaire class: “It doesn't matter if you're left or right—we share the same common enemy. Since at least the Roman Empire, the rich and powerful have used the same playbook: divide working people against each other, distract us with cheap tricks, and quietly strip the majority of its innate power and good-hearted people of their inalienable rights and freedoms.”
(Campaign website) John R. Roth
John Roth was born in Clare, Michigan . He earned an associate degree from Northwest Michigan College in 1990. Roth's career experience includes working in the tourism industry and as a small business owner. He has also served with the Grand Traverse County Parks & Recreation Board.
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Making Government work for you - not against you: “Protect our natural resources and outdoor way of life”
(Campaign website) Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Since earning the trust of voters in the 104th District, I have taken the concerns I have heard at home directly to Lansing. From protecting tipped workers and small businesses to improving child welfare, supporting rural healthcare, and bringing greater accountability to state government, I have focused on work that matters to families across Northern Michigan.”
(Campaign website) Working for the People of Northern Michigan: “I do not believe public service is about titles or attention. It is about showing up, doing the work, and reporting back to the people who sent him there.”
(Campaign website) Northern Michigan Values: “John also loves that Northern Michigan offers the opportunity to live, work and play in such a beautiful part of our incredible state. ”
(Campaign website) Alexander Jarvis
Alexander Jarvis Jarvis is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026 . Jarvis advanced from the Libertarian Party convention on June 28, 2026 .
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Priorities & campaign themes: “Hello! I am running for the Michigan House of Representatives because I believe District 104 deserves a representative who puts individual freedom first.”
(Campaign website) Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Unlike the major parties, I am not beholden to special interests or Lansing bureaucracy. I live the same life as any ordinary citizen, I feel the effects of the higher and higher cost of living just the same as you.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “I grew up below middle class in the small town of Manton for my entire life. I have first hand experience with the struggles of everyday citizens because I am an everday citizen.”
(Campaign website) Economy, jobs & cost of living: “As everyday people in Northern Michigan, we are feeling the squeeze of government overreach, inflation, and excessive regulations. Below is a deeper look at my core positions on the key issues affecting District 104.”
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