Michigan Freedom Network Endorses 17 Candidates for State House Top-Tier Candidates Win Major Endorsement for Commitment to Families’ Constitutional Rights

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Michigan Freedom Network Endorses 17 Candidates for State House Top-Tier Candidates Win Major Endorsement for Commitment to Families’ Constitutional Rights

CONTACT: Tony Daunt PHONE: (517) 812-4134 E: [email protected] Michigan Freedom Network Endorses 17 Candidates for State House Top-Tier Candidates Win Major Endorsement for Commitment to Families’ Constitutional Rights LANSING, MI, May 14, 2020 –The Michigan Freedom Network today announced its endorsement of 17 candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives. “The Michigan Freedom Network is proud to endorse and support candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives who are willing to stand up and fight to defend Michigan families’ constitutional rights,” said Freedom Network Spokesman Tony Daunt. “These candidates have won this important endorsement because they’re committed to limited government, government transparency, and the rights and opportunities of every citizen.” House candidates receiving this major endorsement include: District 19: Martha Ptashnik District 79: Representative Pauline Wendzel District 32: Representative Pam Hornberger District 80: Representative Mary Whiteford District 45: Mark Tisdel District 81: Representative Gary Eisen District 47: Meghan Reckling District 83: Andrew Beeler District 56: TC Clements District 90: Representative Bradley Slagh District 61: Bronwyn Haltom District 101: Representative Jack O’Malley District 70: Patrick Outman District 103: Representative Daire Rendon District 73: Bryan Posthumus District 104: John Roth District 74: Representative Mark Huizenga Michigan Freedom Network is an independent political action committee. The Michigan Freedom Network supports candidates who advocate for fiscal responsibility, economic freedom and the elimination of coercive and compulsory policies. ### Paid for by the Michigan Freedom Network with regulated funds. Not authorized by any candidate committee. PO Box 14162, Lansing, MI 48901 .

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