Chris Kleinjans
Chris Kleinjans served in the U.S. Navy. Kleinjans earned a high school diploma from Holland High School. Kleinjans earned a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from Grand Valley State University. Kleinjans' career experience includes working as a nonprofit professional.
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Priorities & campaign themes: “From the age of 18 to today, my life’s work has centered on building and strengthening the community around me.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “My time in the military shaped that commitment in lasting ways. Service–especially during conflict–teaches you quickly that going it alone invites failure. Trusting the people beside you is what carries you through when things get hard. That lesson stayed with me. Ever since, I’ve found the greatest fulfillment in helping others grow, succeed, and achieve their goals, whether through projects I’ve supported or led. It’s not always an easy way to live, but it is always meaningful and rewarding.”
(Campaign website) Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Like so many others, I’ve also spent much of my career working side jobs to make ends meet. I’ve been a line cook, a commercial cleaner, and, briefly, a tree trimmer. Those jobs helped make Christmas possible, covered school trips, and made unexpected car repairs a little less overwhelming. They’re a reminder that hard work takes many forms, and that dignity is found in all of it.”
(Campaign website) John Wetzel
John Wetzel was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan . He earned a high school diploma from Rockford High School and a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University in 1999. His career experience includes working as a business owner and as a Michigan High School Athletic Association Basketball Official. Wetzel has been affiliated with the Ressurection Life Church, Michigan Restaurant Association, and the American Legion.
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Priorities & campaign themes: “I'm honored to have earned the support of respected community leaders, elected officials, and organizations who believe in our vision for a stronger Michigan.”
(Campaign website) Elections, voting & government reform: “Restore confidence in our elections for every Michigander, regardless of party.”
(Campaign website) Education & schools: “Put parents back in control of the education of their children, they know them the best out of all of us.”
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