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Mayor Ethan Baker

Ethan Baker earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Southern California, his master's degree in public affairs from the University of Michigan, and his law degree from Whittier Law School. He lives with his wife, Bethany, and their three children in Troy, Michigan. 

Ethan currently works as a U.S. commissioner at the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and as an attorney and the owner of the Law Offices of Ethan D. Baker. He previously worked as a project manager at Platinum Equity and as a special assistant to President Ronald Reagan. 

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Ethan currently serves as the mayor of Troy, Michigan. He was first elected in 2019 and is in his second term. He previously served as a member of the Troy City Council. He served one term from 2015 to 2019. He also previously ran for Michigan House of Representatives, District 41, in 2018, and Michigan State Senate, District 13, in 2014, but did not win. 

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Supports aggressive tax reform to create a flatter and smaller tax system.

For Candidate Ethan Baker on Issue economy: Advocates for changing how transportation funds are collected and spent to avoid waste and maximize benefits.

Advocates for changing how transportation funds are collected and spent to avoid waste and maximize benefits.

Calls for expanding high-paying job opportunities in Michigan.

- Supports aggressive tax reform to create a flatter and smaller tax system.
- Advocates for changing how transportation funds are collected and spent to avoid waste and maximize benefits.
- Calls for expanding high-paying job opportunities in Michigan.

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

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Opposes the Affordable Care Act and advocates for improving Michigan's healthcare system as a model for national reform.

- Opposes the Affordable Care Act and advocates for improving Michigan's healthcare system as a model for national reform.

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For Candidate Ethan Baker on Issue education: Supports increasing education standards through local decision-making rather than top-down policies.

Supports increasing education standards through local decision-making rather than top-down policies.

- Supports increasing education standards through local decision-making rather than top-down policies.

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