Mark Tisdel is from Port Huron, Michigan. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Drake University. He and his wife, Susan, have lived in Rochester Hills for more than three decades. They have a daughter and son and six grandchildren. He attends St. Andrew Parish in Rochester.

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Mark Tisdel has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Drake University. He is a married father of one and attends his local Parish.

Mark is an insurance specialist. He worked at Backus Payne & Associates for 22 years, specializing in medical-liability insurance. He is also a resident and business owner in Rochester Hills. 

Mark is an insurance specialist with 22 years of experience in medical liability insurance. 

Mark is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 55. He previously served on the Rochester Hills City Council from 2011 to 2019.

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Supports policies that advocate for local businesses and improve education in Michigan.

- Supports policies that advocate for local businesses and improve education in Michigan.

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For Candidate Mark Tisdel on Issue public-safety:  
Wants to encourage firearm safety and responsible storage through tax credits for safety training and equipment, along with protections for gun owners who safely store firearms.

Encourages firearm safety and responsible storage through tax credits for safety training and equipment, along with protections for gun owners who safely store firearms.

For Candidate Mark Tisdel on Issue public-safety: Supports bipartisan plans to incentivize gun safety and promote government transparency.

Supports bipartisan plans to incentivize gun safety.

- Encourages firearm safety and responsible storage through tax credits for safety training and equipment, along with protections for gun owners who safely store firearms.
- Supports bipartisan plans to incentivize gun safety.

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For Candidate Mark Tisdel on Issue education:  
Introduced a bill to establish smartphone use policies in schools, banning cellphones for K-5 students and restricting use for grades 6-12 during class.

Introduced a bill to establish smartphone use policies in schools, banning cellphones for K-5 students and restricting use for grades 6-12 during class.

For Candidate Mark Tisdel on Issue voting-elections:  
Opposes rescinding the 1931 law due to concerns that it could lead to the absence of illegal abortion provisions in Michigan.

Opposes rescinding the 1931 law due to concerns that it could lead to the absence of illegal abortion provisions in Michigan.

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