Frank Lafata is from Greenville, Michigan. He is a husband, father of three, and grandfather of five.

Frank Lafata is a married father of three.

Frank is a retired skilled trades carpenter.

Frank previously ran for Michigan State Representative in 2022 but did not win. 

Frank LaFata - Ballotpedia

2 Ionia County commissioners reelected in Aug. 2 primary

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Republican

Supports a living wage and believes the tipped wage undermines workers' economic status.

Supports a "living wage" and believes the tipped wage undermines workers' economic status.

Opposes "Right to Work" laws, stating that unions have historically protected workers and ensured fair wages and safety.

Supports protections and access to low-income housing and measures to prevent homelessness.

Wants protections and access to low-income housing and measures to prevent homelessness.

Supports childcare supplements for working mothers through tax incentives or public/private partnerships to alleviate childcare costs.

Advocates for childcare supplements for working mothers through tax incentives or public/private partnerships to alleviate childcare costs.

Supports investment in the county but emphasizes the need for data centers to prioritize residents and approved tax breaks for them as a state representative.

Emphasizes the need for data centers to prioritize residents.

- Supports a "living wage" and believes the tipped wage undermines workers' economic status.
- Opposes "Right to Work" laws, stating that unions have historically protected workers and ensured fair wages and safety.
- Wants protections and access to low-income housing and measures to prevent homelessness.
- Advocates for childcare supplements for working mothers through tax incentives or public/private partnerships to alleviate childcare costs.
- Emphasizes the need for data centers to prioritize residents.

Economy

Supports creating incentives to hire more 911 dispatchers and providing them with necessary resources for effective emergency response in rural areas.

Advocates for creating incentives to hire more 911 dispatchers and providing them with the necessary resources for effective emergency response in rural areas.

- Advocates for creating incentives to hire more 911 dispatchers and providing them with the necessary resources for effective emergency response in rural areas.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Education

As of May 1, 2026, Frank Lafata’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

Voting & Elections

Frank Lafata

Frank's campaign for Michigan State Representative, District 91, is his first time running for public office.

Supports a living wage and believes the tipped wage undermines a worker's ability to improve their economic status.

Opposes "Right to Work" laws, which are labor laws in the U.S. that prohibit requiring union membership as a condition of employment in unionized firms.

Supports childcare supplements to assist working mothers through tax incentives or public/private partnerships.

Supports investment in the county but believes data centers increase utility costs for citizens and advocates for their operation to prioritize district residents.

Plans to advocate for legislation requiring artificial intelligence (AI) companies to comply with a Michigan Citizens Bill of Rights for AI in order to conduct business in Michigan.

Believes in creating incentives to hire more 911 dispatchers.

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