Eileen Tesch is from Michigan. She has a law degree from the University of Detroit. She lives in Algonac with her husband, Jim Tesch.

Eileen is an attorney. She joined her father's law practice after graduating from the University of Detroit School of Law. Eileen also teaches families how to get healthy, body, mind, and spirit. She is a podcaster and investigative journalist. Eileen previously worked as a counselor, board member, and advocate for women's and children's rights at pregnancy centers. 

Eileen is an attorney. She joined her father's law practice after graduating. Eileen is also a family teacher, podcaster, and investigative journalist. Eileen previously worked as a counselor and advocate.

Eileen is currently the mayor of Algonac. She was first elected to the Algonac City Council in 2016 and then elected mayor in 2018.

Eileen previously served as the mayor of Algonac.

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Supports expanding skilled trades tax credits.

Supports fast-tracking permits for factory expansions.

Supports protecting domestic auto supply chains.

Supports expanding vocational and career-technical education.

Supports funding apprenticeship partnerships with industry.

Advocates funding apprenticeship partnerships with industry.

Supports reforming occupational licensing barriers.

Supports providing relocation incentives for skilled workers.

Supports expanding small-business tax deductions.

For Candidate Eileen Tesch on Issue economy:  
Supports requiring full ROI transparency before any business incentive is approved.

Supports requiring full return on investment (ROI) transparency before any business incentive is approved.

For Candidate Eileen Tesch on Issue economy: Advocates for sunsetting all major economic development subsidies unless renewed by vote.

Advocates ending all major economic development subsidies unless renewed by vote.

Supports prioritizing broad tax relief over targeted handouts.

Supports requiring annual independent forensic audits of major state departments.

Supports creating a public “Waste Watch” dashboard for residents to see where money goes.

Plans on creating a public “Waste Watch” dashboard for residents to see where money goes.

Supports empowering the Auditor General with stronger subpoena power.

Supports automatic legislative hearings for any agency with repeat audit failures.

For Candidate Eileen Tesch on Issue economy: Advocates for performance-based budgeting across state departments.

Advocates for performance-based budgeting across state departments.

Supports expanding tax credits for home modifications, including ramps, grab bars, and accessibility upgrades.

Supports tax relief for family caregivers.

Supports removing state barriers to in-home care services.

For Candidate Eileen Tesch on Issue economy:  
Encourages local volunteer senior support networks.

Encourages local volunteer senior support networks.

Supports expanding Meals on Wheels support through public-private partnerships.

- Supports expanding skilled trades tax credits.
- Supports fast-tracking permits for factory expansions.
- Supports protecting domestic auto supply chains.
- Supports expanding vocational and career-technical education.
- Advocates funding apprenticeship partnerships with industry.
- Supports reforming occupational licensing barriers.
- Supports providing relocation incentives for skilled workers.
- Supports expanding small-business tax deductions.
- Supports requiring full return on investment (ROI) transparency before any business incentive is approved.
- Advocates ending all major economic development subsidies unless renewed by vote.
- Supports prioritizing broad tax relief over targeted handouts.
- Supports requiring annual independent forensic audits of major state departments.
- Plans on creating a public “Waste Watch” dashboard for residents to see where money goes.
- Supports empowering the Auditor General with stronger subpoena power.
- Supports automatic legislative hearings for any agency with repeat audit failures.
- Advocates for performance-based budgeting across state departments.
- Supports expanding tax credits for home modifications, including ramps, grab bars, and accessibility upgrades.
- Supports tax relief for family caregivers.
- Supports removing state barriers to in-home care services.
- Encourages local volunteer senior support networks.
- Supports expanding Meals on Wheels support through public-private partnerships.

Economy

As of May 4, 2026, Eileen Tesch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Education

Supports prioritizing the repair of aging sewer and stormwater systems to prevent runoff and overflows, and advocates for investing in projects that yield measurable water-quality improvements.

- Supports prioritizing the repair of aging sewer and stormwater systems to prevent runoff and overflows, and advocates for investing in projects that yield measurable water-quality improvements.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports strict enforcement of existing water quality laws to ensure polluters pay the price, not taxpayers.

Supports protecting hunting, fishing, and boating access for future generations while maintaining strong conservation standards.

For Candidate Eileen Tesch on Issue energy-and-environment:  
Supports transparency and measurable outcomes for spending on Great Lakes programs.

Seeks to demand transparency and measurable outcomes for spending on Great Lakes programs.

For Candidate Eileen Tesch on Issue energy-and-environment:  
Believes Michigan taxpayers deserve proof that investments in energy and environmental initiatives are effective.

Believes Michigan taxpayers deserve proof that investments in energy and environmental initiatives are effective.

Wants to stop invasive species to protect ecosystems.

Supports defending public access and outdoor heritage.

For Candidate Eileen Tesch on Issue energy-and-environment:  
Supports local control over energy projects and opposes federal overreach.

Supports local control over energy projects and opposes federal overreach.

Supports clean water and accountability for environmental protection.

- Supports strict enforcement of existing water quality laws to ensure polluters pay the price, not taxpayers.
- Supports protecting hunting, fishing, and boating access for future generations while maintaining strong conservation standards.
- Seeks to demand transparency and measurable outcomes for spending on Great Lakes programs.
- Believes Michigan taxpayers deserve proof that investments in energy and environmental initiatives are effective.
- Wants to stop invasive species to protect ecosystems.
- Supports defending public access and outdoor heritage.
- Supports local control over energy projects and opposes federal overreach.
- Supports clean water and accountability for environmental protection.

Energy & the Environment

Supports whistleblower protections for state employees who report waste.

- Supports whistleblower protections for state employees who report waste.

Voting & Elections

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Plans to create a public “Waste Watch” dashboard for residents to see where money goes.

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Eileen Tesch is from Michigan. She has a law degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. She and her husband, Jim Tesch, live in Algonac.

Eileen is an attorney. She joined her father's law practice after graduating from law school. She also worked as a podcaster and investigative journalist, exposing corruption among local elected officials and government bureaucrats. Eileen previously taught families how to get healthy, both physically and mentally. She also worked as a counselor, board member, and advocate for women's and children's rights at pregnancy centers. 

Eileen previously served as the mayor of Algonac from 2016 to 2018. She ran for Oakland County executive in 2018 but did not win. 

Supports "full return on investment (ROI) transparency before any business incentive is approved."

Supports ending all major economic development subsidies unless renewed by vote.

Supports prioritizing "broad tax relief over targeted handouts."

Supports expanding tax deductions for small businesses.

Plans to mandate yearly independent forensic audits of significant state departments.

Plans to create a public “Waste Watch” dashboard so residents can see where money goes.

Plans to implement a "zero-tolerance" policy for benefit fraud.

Supports banning "no-bid corporate subsidy deals."

Wants to "strengthen penalties for organized fraud rings."

Supports requiring regular eligibility verification for long-term recipients of government assistance.

Supports protecting benefits for seniors, veterans, and the disabled while aiming to eliminate abuse.

Said, "Michigan taxpayers deserve proof that investments are working."

Supports whistleblower protections for state employees who report government waste.

Wants to eliminate fraud and improper payments to extend program solvency.

Supports requiring in-person identity verification for high-risk claims to prevent scams.

Wants to simplify enrollment and reduce confusing paperwork.

Supports repairing aging sewer and stormwater systems to prevent runoff and overflows.

Supports environmental conservation and clean water.

Supports protecting public access to natural resources.

Supports transparency and measurable outcomes for funding allocated to Great Lakes programs.

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