Briar is from Millington, Michigan. He attended Millington High School. He has a bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He lives with his wife, Chloe, in Millington. He attends St. Lorenz Lutheran Church.

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Briar graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He lives with his wife, Chloe, in Millington. 

Briar Bearss is a U.S. Army veteran. He served in the U.S. Army.

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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For Candidate Briar Bearss on Issue economy:  
Aims to eliminate wasteful government spending.

Aims to eliminate wasteful government spending.

Supports reducing Michiganders’ tax burden.

Supports reducing Michiganders’ "tax burden."

Advocates for renewing Michigan's manufacturing power.

Wants to retain the talented working class.

Wants to retain the "talented working class."

- Aims to eliminate wasteful government spending.
- Supports reducing Michiganders’ "tax burden."
- Advocates for renewing Michigan's manufacturing power.
- Wants to retain the "talented working class."

Economy

As of May 2, 2026, Briar Bearss’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Said, "Reform Michigan’s education bureaucracy."

Wants to reform Michigan’s "education bureaucracy."

- Wants to reform Michigan’s "education bureaucracy."

Education

For Candidate Briar Bearss on Issue energy-and-environment:  
Advocates for keeping Michigan land in local hands.

Said, "Keep Michigan land in Michigan hands."

Opposes green-energy mandates and advocates for their repeal.

- Said, "Keep Michigan land in Michigan hands."
- Opposes green-energy mandates and advocates for their repeal.

Energy & the Environment

Said, "Cut restrictive red tape and regulations."

- Said, "Cut restrictive red tape and regulations."

Transportation & Infrastructure

Voting & Elections

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As of May 2, 2026, BRIAR BEARSS’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- A state representative is an elected member of the Michigan House of Representatives, which is the lower chamber of the Michigan Legislature.
- State representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on bills that become state laws.
- The Michigan House of Representatives consists of 110 members, each representing a specific district within the state.
- State representatives are elected to serve two-year terms and are limited to a combined total of 12 years in the Michigan Legislature under current term limit rules.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of Michigan and the district they represent.
- State representatives receive a salary set by the state, which is approximately $71,000 per year.

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