2025 Michigan General Election

2025 Michigan Primary Election

Andy Shaver

Believes land use limitations should be handled by the smallest and most local forms of representative government to protect property owner rights.

Opposes state takeover of local zoning for utility-scale wind and solar farms.

Wants to make Michigan "affordable again."

Believes zoning control should be managed by the smallest and most local forms of government to protect property owner rights.

Opposes state takeover of local zoning control for utility-scale wind and solar farms.

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Andy Shaver is a Charlotte native and a fifth-generation resident of Chester Township in Eaton County, Michigan. He and his wife, Emily, have been married for 21 years and live there with their five children. Shaver serves as pastor of Real Life Church in Charlotte, a non-denominational Christian church, and, along with his wife, has been successful entrepreneurs in local business.

Andy Shaver is pastor of Real Life Church in Charlotte, a non-denominational Christian church, where he leads worship services and oversees church operations. As a long-time pastor in Eaton County, he and his wife Emily have also been successful entrepreneurs, launching and operating a family business.

Andy Shaver (Michigan) - Ballotpedia

Andy Shaver’s campaign for Eaton County Commissioner (partial term ending December 31, 2026) is his first entry into politics. He ran for the Michigan House of Representatives in 2024 to represent District 76, winning the Republican primary against Peter Jones but losing in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Believes land use limitations should be managed by the smallest and most local forms of representative government to protect property rights.

Public Services

Opposes raising taxes for community redistribution.

Believes in reducing government intervention to help families and small businesses succeed in Eaton County.

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Public Safety

Believes zoning control should be managed by the smallest and most local forms of representative government to protect property owner rights.

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- A county commissioner is an elected member of a county board of commissioners, which serves as the main governing body of county government in Michigan.
- County commissioners approve county budgets, spending plans, contracts, and financial policies.
- Most county commissioners in Michigan are elected from individual districts within the county.
- County commissioners generally serve two-year or four-year terms, depending on the county structure and local rules.
- Candidates must be qualified electors and residents of the county and district they represent.

An official who oversees county finances, services, and local government policies.