Bryan Posthumus
2023 - Present
2025
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Bryan Posthumus (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 90. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Posthumus (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 90. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Bryan Posthumus was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Posthumus earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural business management from Michigan State University in 2007. His career experience includes working as a managing partner of a hopyard, the CEO and director of consulting for Tuebor Strategies, and vice president of business development for USA Financial. Posthumus has been affiliated with the Farm Bureau and the YMCA.[1][2][3]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Posthumus was assigned to the following committees:
- House Government Operations Committee, Minority Vice Chair
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2021-2022
Posthumus was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Rules and Competitiveness Committee
- House Agriculture Committee, Majority vice-chair
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Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 90
Incumbent Bryan Posthumus defeated William Higgins in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 90 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bryan Posthumus (R) | 64.8 | 31,932 |
 | William Higgins (D) | 35.2 | 17,358 | |
| Total votes: 49,290 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 90
William Higgins advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 90 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Higgins | 100.0 | 6,833 |
| Total votes: 6,833 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 90
Incumbent Bryan Posthumus advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 90 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Posthumus | 100.0 | 11,921 |
| Total votes: 11,921 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 90
Incumbent Bryan Posthumus defeated Meagan Hintz in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 90 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Posthumus (R) | 62.1 | 29,448 |
 | Meagan Hintz (D) | 37.9 | 17,992 | |
| Total votes: 47,440 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 90
Meagan Hintz advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 90 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Meagan Hintz | 100.0 | 5,826 |
| Total votes: 5,826 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 90
Incumbent Bryan Posthumus defeated Kathy Clark in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 90 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Posthumus | 66.1 | 11,016 |
 | Kathy Clark | 33.9 | 5,659 | |
| Total votes: 16,675 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gidget Groendyk (R)
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 73
Bryan Posthumus defeated Bill Saxton, Theodore Gerrard, and Ron Heeren in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 73 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Posthumus (R) | 57.0 | 37,137 |
 | Bill Saxton (D) | 41.7 | 27,178 | |
| Theodore Gerrard (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan) | 1.3 | 877 | |
| Ron Heeren (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 1 | |
| Total votes: 65,193 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73
Bill Saxton advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Saxton | 100.0 | 10,517 |
| Total votes: 10,517 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73
Bryan Posthumus defeated John Inhulsen and Robert Regan in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryan Posthumus | 46.1 | 7,853 |
| John Inhulsen | 29.0 | 4,941 | |
 | Robert Regan | 24.9 | 4,239 | |
| Total votes: 17,033 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Sinclair (R)
U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan convention
U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 73
Theodore Gerrard advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 73 on July 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Theodore Gerrard (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan) |
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Bryan Posthumus did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
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Bryan Posthumus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Posthumus' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a lifelong resident of Kent County and a fourth-generation farmer. A graduate from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business Management, I am a Managing Partner at the largest farmer owned and operated hopyard in the State of Michigan, where we provide necessary ingredients to the burgeoning craft beer industry. The farm has locations in Oakfield and Courtland townships.
I decided to run for office when our Governor made it a crime to go out and earn a paycheck. I stood up for West Michigan and against our Governor's overly restrictive lock-down, and I have the business experience we need to get Michigan back to work.
- Jobs are Job #1
- We must SAFELY reopen our economy NOW while we protect our most vulnerable
- Its long past time to finally fix our infrastructure - prioritizing current resources
Banking and Finance
Regulations
Agriculture
Insurance
My grandpa and my dad have had by far the greatest impact on who I am as a person, and I have looked up to them for as long as I can remember. I have been so blessed in my life to have role models like those two men to show me daily what it means to lead with a servants heart, to live out compassion, and to live with integrity. They are big shoes to fill, but I hope to do just that!
The Conservative Mind - Russell Kirk
The Law - Frederic Bastiat
What Color is a Conservative - J.C. Watts
Integrity
Thoughtfulness
Character
Work Ethic
Transparency
Statesmanship
Integrity - I believe integrity is the most important characteristic for any elected official
Work Ethic - Owning and operating a farm requires 12-15 hour days. I will bring this work ethic with me to Lansing to ensure West Michigan has the representation it deserves.
Statesmanship - It's not enough to go to Lansing, we need some one that has the experience to get things accomplished in Lansing.
Servant Leadership - I am going am running for Representative to serve our district, and when I get to Lansing, I won't just represent West Michigan values, I will lead with them.
Represent the people of the district
Protect the US Constitution and Michigan Constitution
Help create an environment by which our economy can thrive
Expand educational opportunities that will prepare our children for 21st century jobs
The legacy I want to leave is simply the fact the our state is better for our children. I have always believed you should leave something better than it was when you found it, and that is exactly what I intend to do.
Team of Rivals - Doris Kearns Goodwin. One of my favorite Presidents is Abraham Lincoln, and this book does a phenomenal job of showing how he built his Cabinet out of opponents and adversaries. President Lincoln decided he didn't want his administration and closest advisors to be filled with those that always agreed with him - he wanted on built of those that would challenge him and help to make the country better. This book helped me better understand what true leadership is.
Standing Outside the Fire - Garth Brooks
In the past I faced the challenge of balance the time commitment of building my business. While sometimes requiring up to 18 hour days, fitting in things outside of work was sometimes difficult.
The most important experience a state legislator can have is experience in business. One of the most critical issues facing our state is our economy and getting Michigan back to work, especially post COVID. Having built from scratch the largest farmer owned and operated hopyard in the state of Michigan, I am the only candidate in this race with the business experience needed to get Michigan back to work.
The ideal relationship between the Governor and the Legislature is one where checks and balances are present - allowing the legislature to write bills, and the Governor to either sign them into law, or veto them.
Michigan's governor has destroyed our system of checks and balances and usurped legislative authority by issuing more executive orders than any other Governor in the Midwest. I stood up for West Michigan, and against our Governors overreach, and I will continue to do so in Lansing.
I have spoken with countless individuals throughout the district that have been put out of work due to the Governor's overly restrictive lock-down, as well as many business owners that don't know if they will ever be able to reopen their business. We need some one with business experience to go to Lansing and fight to get Michigan back to work.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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Noteworthy events
Pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated
On July 23, 2021, Posthumus pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 15 days in jail, 15 days of community service, and 24 months of probation. On April 30, Posthumus crashed his car, and police arrested him after finding that his blood-alcohol level was over the legal limit. In a news release, Posthumus said, "There is no excuse for what happened, and I take full and complete responsibility for my actions."[4][5]
See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 23, 2020
- ↑ Posthumus for Michigan, "Home," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Michigan House Republicans, "About Bryan Posthumus," accessed January 20, 2021
- ↑ Detroit Free Press, "State Rep. Bryan Posthumus: 'No excuse for what happened' after drunken driving arrest," May 2, 2021
- ↑ WoodTV.com, "State Rep. Posthumus pleads guilty to OWI, sentenced to jail," July 23, 2021
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| Preceded by Bradley Slagh (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 90 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Lynn Afendoulis (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 73 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
