Mark Polsdofer lives in Okemos with his wife, Vicki, and their two sons, Luke and Erik.

Mark Polsdofer lives in Okemos with his wife, Vicki, and their two sons.

Mark is a government affairs specialist at the Michigan Department of Transportation. He previously served as deputy director of legislative affairs for Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and worked in both the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives. He also serves as an Ingham County Commissioner.

Mark is a government affairs specialist at the Michigan Department of Transportation. He previously served as deputy director of legislative affairs for Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and worked in both the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives.

Mark is currently an Ingham County Commissioner representing District 14. He has served in this role since January 2019. 

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District 14 - Mark Polsdofer - Ingham County

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Republican

As a county commissioner, led efforts to secure $750,000 in funding to replace the Lake Lansing Dam.

Supported setablishing 12 weeks of paid parental leave for county employees. 

- Supported setablishing 12 weeks of paid parental leave for county employees. 

Economy

As a city council member, spearheaded funding for Advance Peace, a mentorship program aimed at reducing gun violence recidivism.

Supported funding for Advance Peace, a mentorship program aimed at reducing gun violence recidivism.

- Supported funding for Advance Peace, a mentorship program aimed at reducing gun violence recidivism.

Public Safety

As of May 26, 2026, Mark Polsdofer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Supports strong funding for public schools and believes every student deserves access to a high-quality education, whether that path leads to college, career and technical training, or skilled trades.

Supports strong funding for public schools and believes every student deserves access to a high-quality education, "whether that path leads to college, career and technical training, or skilled trades."

- Supports strong funding for public schools and believes every student deserves access to a high-quality education, "whether that path leads to college, career and technical training, or skilled trades."

Education

Led efforts to secure $750,000 in funding to replace the Lake Lansing Dam.

- Led efforts to secure $750,000 in funding to replace the Lake Lansing Dam.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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