Mike McFall (born March 4, 1974) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, currently representing the 8th district. A member of the Democratic Party, McFall represents portions of Madison Heights, Ferndale, and Detroit, along with all of Hazel Park, and Highland Park.[2]
Mike McFall | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Regina Weiss[a] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mike Carl McFall March 4, 1974 Burton, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Hazel Park, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Central Michigan University (BS) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Early life and education
editMike McFall was born on March 4, 1974,[3] and grew up in Burton, Michigan, a suburb of Flint. Growing up his father worked for General Motors and was a member of UAW while his mother worked at a local elementary school.[4]
McFall graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor of science in community development and public administration.[4][5][6] He worked in the nonprofit sector and as a Membership Services and Philanthropy Associate for the Williams Syndrome Association before being elected.[3][4][5][6]
Political career
editLocal office
editIn 2017, McFall and his husband moved to Hazel Park, where he quickly became part of the local community, joining local community boards and becoming elected to the city council in 2019.[6][7][8] As a member of the city council and the downtown development authority he launched the Downtown Hazel Park Initiative, designed to rejuvenate the downtown and attract business from wealthier, surrounding communities.[9] He would also be elected Mayor Pro Tempore of the city.
State legislature
editIn February 2022 McFall announced his candidacy for the Michigan House of Representatives, filing to run in the newly drawn 8th district, declaring his priorities to be supporting skilled trades, fixing municipal finance, and supporting mental health.[6] He also made clear the importance of LGBTQ representation in Lansing, and the need to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.[6]
After winning the primary he was elected by a landslide in the general election on November 8, 2022.[10]
Personal life
editMcFall is openly gay, and made history as part of the largest LGBTQ+ legislative cohort in Michigan.[11][12][13] He lives in Hazel Park with his husband and pets, two dogs and one cat.[4]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike McFall | 23,364 | 78.88 | |
| Republican | Robert Noble | 6,254 | 21.12 | |
| Total votes | 29,618 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike McFall | 3,617 | 37.79 | |
| Democratic | Durrel Douglas | 2,071 | 21.64 | |
| Democratic | Ernest Little | 1,643 | 17.16 | |
| Democratic | David Solits | 1,337 | 13.97 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Nelson | 904 | 9.44 | |
| Total votes | 9,572 | 100% | ||
See also
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Notes
edit- ^ Before the 2021 redistricting cycle, the 8th district was split among parts of five state house districts. Their representatives were, from North to South, Jim Ellison (D-Royal Oak), Regina Weiss (D-Oak Park), Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit), Helena Scott (D-Detroit), and Abraham Aiyash (D-Hamtramck).[1]
References
edit- ^ "Districts". Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ "Hickory_House". Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
- ^ a b "Gongwer News Service-Michigan". www.gongwer.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ a b c d "MeetMike". votemcfall.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ a b "Meet Rep. McFall". housedems.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ a b c d e "State House Candidate Mike McFall Says LGBTQ+ Community in Michigan 'Must Have a Seat at the Table in Lansing'". PrideSource.com. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ "Hazel Park General Election, 2019". Click On Detroit. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ "Meet Michigan's new lawmakers: They're younger, more educated, less diverse | Bridge Michigan". www.bridgemi.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "Hazel-Park-Moves-With-The-Times". Metromode. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Michigan State House - District 8 Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "A Democratic Majority in Michigan: What Every LGBTQ+ Person Should Know About the 2022 Midterm Election". Pride Source. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "What Can One Gay Politician Offer the Ruth Ellis Center?". Pride Source. 2023-09-07. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ Stebbins, Laina G. (2023-04-05). "Record number of LGBTQ+ people are serving in elective office, report says". Michigan Advance. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "2022 Michigan Election Results - November General". Lansing, MI, USA: Department of State, Michigan. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Michigan Election Results - August Primary". Lansing, MI, USA: Department of State, Michigan. Retrieved July 31, 2023.