Christopher R. GirardChristopher R. Girard

Bay City Mayor Christopher Girard is running as a Democrat for his first term as representative for House District 96. A resident of Bay City since his youth, Girard previously served on the City Council before his election as Mayor.

Girard received a degree in psychology from Alma College. For over 14 years, Girard led an organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities find meaningful work and live independently. He has served on a number of community boards and has seen firsthand what happens when government works and when it doesn’t. He is a former member of Teamsters Local 486.

Affordability, infrastructure, mental health, small business, and workforce development are among Girard’s priorities if elected to the House.

Girard has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Sierra Club - Michigan, Michigan Association for Justice, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Girard is running against Republican incumbent Timothy Beson. Beson espouses right-wing views on many issues and has developed a conservative voting record in the legislature. Alexander has also been endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan, an anti-choice organization.

Christopher Girard is the most progressive choice in this race.

Bay City Mayor Christopher Girard is running as a Democrat for his first term as representative for House District 96. A resident of Bay City since his youth, Girard previously served on the City Council before his election as Mayor. Girard received a degree in psychology from Alma College. For over 14 years, Girard led an organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities find meaningful work and live independently. He has served on a number of community boards and has seen firsthand what happens when government works and when it doesn’t. He is a former member of Teamsters Local 486. Affordability, infrastructure, mental health, small business, and workforce development are among Girard’s priorities if elected to the House. Girard has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Sierra Club - Michigan, Michigan Association for Justice, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan. Girard is running against Republican incumbent Timothy Beson. Beson espouses right-wing views on many issues and has developed a conservative voting record in the legislature. Alexander has also been endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan, an anti-choice organization. Christopher Girard is the most progressive choice in this race.