In her first term, Linting has proven to be a reliable partner on health care and energy. On health care, she cosponsored legislation to expand Michigan’s Right to Try Act and served as lead sponsor of the aligned interstate medical licensure compact bill, which would improve access to care for patients across state lines. On energy, Linting has built an aligned voting record and cosponsored legislation on utility regulations. Across AFP-MI’s priority issues, she has been a consistent and dependable vote.

Thompson brings a unique perspective to the Legislature as a practicing nurse and a consistent voice for health care freedom and economic common sense. As the primary sponsor of legislation expanding Michigan’s Right to Try Act, she has worked to give patients greater access to life-saving treatments. On labor and energy, Thompson has opposed efforts to repeal Right to Work, expand the prevailing wage, and impose new regulations on Michigan’s energy sector. She is an outspoken critic of green energy mandates and supports expanding Michigan’s energy mix to include nuclear power.

Perry has made education accountability and parental choice central to her campaign. She advocates for meaningful school accountability with a focus on foundational academics, and believes parents should have a real choice in where their children are educated. Perry supports returning Michigan to Right-to-Work status and reducing barriers to occupational licensing — changes that would make it easier for Michiganders to find work and build careers. She currently serves as Chair and Commissioner of the Dundee and Monroe Development Authorities.

Frisbie came to the Legislature with two decades of health care experience as a former vice president at Emergent Health Partners LifeCare Ambulance Service, and his legislative record reflects that background. In his first term, he cosponsored legislation to expand Michigan’s Right to Try Act and an interstate medical licensure compact bill that would improve access to care for patients across state lines. A former adjunct professor for 20 years, Frisbie has also built an aligned voting record on education and brings firsthand expertise to the state’s challenges in health care access and workforce development.

Schmaltz has been a reliable voice for regulatory reform and cost relief on energy issues. She has cosponsored multiple aligned zoning reform bills and consistently opposed unnecessary utility regulations and energy mandates that drive up costs for Michigan families. Schmaltz also supports repealing the gas tax, a direct relief measure for families and businesses facing rising transportation costs.

Now in his second term, Kuhn has made government spending and budget transparency signature priorities, working to reform the budget process and increase accountability for how taxpayer dollars are spent. He has consistently opposed labor legislation that would drive up costs for Michigan employers and families, and is a strong advocate for school choice and expanding higher education pathways for Michigan students.

In his first legislative session, Robinson proved to be a partner on education and energy, building an aligned voting record in both areas and cosponsoring legislation on utility regulations. He has also taken multiple aligned votes this session on health care licensing, demonstrating a commitment to improving patient access and reducing barriers for providers.