Harold Pope to run for Michigan's 74th House District - WLNS

Harold Pope lives in the south Lansing, Michigan area. He is a U.S. Army Veteran and earned his bachelor’s degree and military commission from the University of Dayton.  He previously served as President of the Lansing Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). 

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Harold is currently a senior quality manager for Lear Corporation. He previously served as the president, parliamentarian, and chair of military and veteran affairs for the Lansing NAACP branch. He also served as chair of the board of directors for the Uplift Our Youth Foundation and as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters Capital Region. 

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Harold's campaign for Michigan House District 74 is his first run for public office.

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Prioritizes the creation of "fully functional" committees to address housing shortages and supports policies that expand access to low-income and workforce housing.

- Prioritizes the creation of "fully functional" committees to address housing shortages and supports policies that expand access to low-income and workforce housing.

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Advocates for police oversight and transparency, particularly following incidents of excessive force; emphasizes the need for assessments and de-escalation training.

- Advocates for police oversight and transparency, particularly following incidents of excessive force; emphasizes the need for assessments and de-escalation training.

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As of May 7, 2026, Harold A. Pope’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Leverages his experience as a founder of youth mentoring programs to advocate for increased state funding for public education and extra-curricular support.

- Leverages his experience as a founder of youth mentoring programs to advocate for increased state funding for public education and extra-curricular support.

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Harold A. Pope

Harold Pope lives in the south Lansing, Michigan area. He previously served as President of the Lansing Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). 


As of May 7, 2026, Harold A. Pope did not have a website or any information online.

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