Robert Regan
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Robert Regan (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 74. He lost in the special general election on May 3, 2022.
Regan also ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 84. He lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022.
Regan was a 2014 Republican candidate for District 73 of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
Regan was born in Lansing, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 1989 and a master's degree from the DeVos Graduate School of Management at Northwood University in 2000. His career experience includes working as SVP business development manager at Grey Cap Transportation, LLC. He worked in banking for four years, financial planning for five years, operations research for five years, as a manufacturing business owner for 10 years, a professional recruiter for five years, in transportation for five years, as a public speaker, as the creator of Big Boyz athletic shorts, and as the author of three books.[2]
Regan has been affiliated with the following organizations:[2]
- Relational Concepts, board member
Elections
2022
Regular election
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Carol Glanville defeated Mike Milanowski Jr. in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carol Glanville (D)  | 55.6 | 22,485 |
 | Mike Milanowski Jr. (R) | 44.4 | 17,983 | |
| Total votes: 40,468 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Carol Glanville advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carol Glanville | 100.0 | 7,088 |
| Total votes: 7,088 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84
Mike Milanowski Jr. defeated John Wetzel, Robert Regan, and Justin Noordhoek (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 84 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Milanowski Jr. | 51.1 | 5,674 |
 | John Wetzel | 23.1 | 2,566 | |
 | Robert Regan | 16.5 | 1,834 | |
 | Justin Noordhoek (Unofficially withdrew) | 9.3 | 1,028 | |
| Total votes: 11,102 | |||
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Campaign finance
Special election
See also: Michigan state legislative special elections, 2022
General election
Special general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 74
Carol Glanville defeated Robert Regan and Mike Milanowski Jr. in the special general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 74 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carol Glanville (D) | 51.7 | 7,288 |
| Robert Regan (R) | 40.4 | 5,697 | |
| Mike Milanowski Jr. (R) (Write-in) | 7.5 | 1,062 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 55 | ||
| Total votes: 14,102 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 74
Carol Glanville advanced from the special Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 74 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carol Glanville | 99.8 | 3,756 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 3,762 | |||
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 74
Robert Regan defeated Steven Gilbert, Justin Noordhoek, and Brian Bair in the special Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 74 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Regan | 32.9 | 2,404 |
 | Steven Gilbert | 31.8 | 2,323 | |
| Justin Noordhoek | 28.7 | 2,102 | |
| Brian Bair | 6.6 | 481 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 7,316 | |||
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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
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 73
Lynn Afendoulis defeated Bill Saxton in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 73 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lynn Afendoulis (R) | 60.1 | 30,783 |
| Bill Saxton (D) | 39.9 | 20,430 | |
| Total votes: 51,213 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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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 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Saxton | 100.0 | 9,416 |
| Total votes: 9,416 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73
Lynn Afendoulis defeated Robert Regan, Ken Fortier, and David Spencer in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 73 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lynn Afendoulis | 49.0 | 7,166 |
| Robert Regan | 23.9 | 3,503 | |
| Ken Fortier | 14.5 | 2,119 | |
| David Spencer | 12.6 | 1,840 | |
| Total votes: 14,628 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 22, 2014. Mary Polonowski was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Chris Afendoulis defeated six other challengers in the Republican primary. Afendoulis defeated Polonowski in the general election.[3][4][1][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Chris Afendoulis |
67.7% | 24,256 | |
| Democratic | Mary Polonowski | 32.3% | 11,561 | |
| Total Votes | 35,817 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Chris Afendoulis |
36.1% | 5,071 |
| Robert Regan | 20.9% | 2,940 |
| Frank Pfaff, Jr. | 19.9% | 2,791 |
| John Decker | 11.4% | 1,602 |
| Tom Norton | 7.4% | 1,032 |
| Brady Middleton | 2.8% | 393 |
| Brian Downs | 1.5% | 210 |
| Total Votes | 14,039 | |
Endorsements
In 2014, Regan's endorsements included:
- Right to Life of Michigan[6]
Campaign themes
2022
Regular election
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Special election
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2020
Robert Regan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Regan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Robert 'RJ' Regan is running for State Representative in the 73rd district. The 73rd District includes the city of East Grand Rapids as well as Cannon, Courtland, Grand Rapids, Nelson, Oakfield, Plainfield, and Spencer Townships. Working hard to earn the support of the district, Regan is in his third attempt at taking the State Representative seat. With no political experience, Regan ran in 2014 and came in second place. Many were shocked by this as Regan ran on a small name with no political or inside connections. Robert Regan is running his campaign on constitutional conservative values. Regan believes in the sanctity of life, protecting constitutional rights (such as the first and second amendment), advocating for small businesses, and making sure West Michigan is heard.
To learn more about Robert Regan and his campaign visit www.Regan4Michigan.com
- Safety
- Rights
- Small Business
Featured local questionEncourage two-year associate degree programs in the trades with commensurate grants or loans to start a small business upon completion to foster an entrepreneurial spirit across the state. Eliminating many of the business licenses and regulations will also help jump-start this program. Tax-free income for businesses statewide. Lowering taxes and regulations overall will attract talent from other states to come to Michigan. Finally, fix the roads!
Featured local questionSafety and infrastructure. Everything else should be done at the local level.
Featured local questionBy passing bills similar to the three introduced this February by the Legislature. The state of Michigan is spending more than $700 million on economic development programs this year. Residents deserve to know how their tax dollars are being used, and these bills will help bring the necessary transparency to ensure this. It is not enough, but it a step in the right direction. My understanding is that for every $1M spent on these programs, Michigan receives $20,000 in benefit, resulting in a net loss of $980,000.
Featured local questionSpending cuts. Our government is too bloated as it is and the citizens are already taxed too much. By increasing the transparency in Lansing (currently 50 out of 50 states) many areas of cutting will be uncovered.
Featured local questionTwo-term State Senator, Patrick Colbeck has the best proposal I have seen on this issue. The bottom line is that we would not raise taxes to fix roads and favors eliminating the state's personal income tax. That's right, cut taxes and still fix the roads.
Featured local questionGive parents vouchers to use them for whatever school they want thereby increasing competition for parents' education dollars. Parents can use the vouchers for any school of their choice, whether it be a public, charter, or private Christian school. It's their tax dollar and they should have a say in how it is spent. Eliminate statewide regulations and allow local parents and teachers in the district to educate the students. The focus needs to be on parents and students and not on the administration, process, and overhead.
Limiting and minimizing the size and scope of government in general. Encouraging policies that promote entrepreneurship, individual freedom, and support families.
I look up to different people for different reasons. For business, I like the ideas of Walter Idema and Rich DeVos for their wisdom and generosity. For politics, I like Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan, for their truthfulness, courage, and humor. For health, I like Tony Horton and Caballo Blanco (Micah True) for helping me stay in shape and pushing beyond physical limits. For leadership, I like King David and Joseph for their heart, their persistence, and faithfulness. For philosophy, I like Henry David Thoreau and Victor Hugo for understanding the human condition and staying in the present. My favorite modern-day psychiatrist is Jordan Peterson for his courage and message of individual responsibility as well as anti-communism teaching.
My all-time favorite movie is Braveheart. My favorite book is Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. My essay or short story would have to be Stephen King's, "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption."
The common thread through them all is wisdom, courage, overcoming adversity, standing up for what is right, and self-sacrifice for the betterment of others.
Persistence, dedication, humor, and kindness.
I would like to leave the office better than I found it by picking up the work they have started and carry the torch. I will view my service as a "success" if I am able to help eliminate taxes and drastically cut the regulations coming out of Lansing so our citizens can live their lives responsibly and be free from the government overreach.
I have a vague memory of laying on my dad's chest on the couch when I was very young, 2-3 years old. It was a black and white tv and there was footage of the war being shown.
My dad paid me 25 cents for every Kiwanis chicken barbecue ticket I sold around the neighborhood. I was 8 years old and it lasted one afternoon. I made $5 and thought it was all the money in the world! I started my own lawn care and snow removal company in high school and worked as a caddy and the CC of Lansing. In college, I started a t-shirt business which helped pay for my Finance degree from Indiana University.
My first job out of college was at the Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, OH. I was there four years before leaving to become a financial planner at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in Lansing, MI.
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo is my favorite book. It is the depth of humanity that Hugo uncovers that captured my attention. The balance between law and grace, love and hate, as well as the wisdom to understand the situation you are in at any moment and make the best choice available at the time. Finally, that ultimate love for another is to lay down your life for the ones you love.
Coin toss between Han Solo and Indiana Jones. But, if you forced me to choose one, I would say Han.
"My Shot" from the musical Hamilton
I tend to be very hard on myself. I always think there is something more to do and whatever I do could always be done better.
It seems to me that the biggest difference is that House members are more attentive to the voters due to their shorter-term in office thereby keeping them in constant election mode. The Senate, having a longer-term in office, not so much.
No, not necessarily. In fact, I think that previous government or political experience could be a detriment. Fresh insight and perspectives from outside the "establishment" can help foster new ideas and policies, whereas politically experienced people tend to be more focused on procedure than the people.
Reigning in our Governor and repair the damage she has caused is our greatest challenge. I will help accomplish this by working to eliminate regulations, lowering taxes, as well as building roads, dams, and infrastructure.
I think the ideal relationship is 180 degrees different than what the Governor is doing now. She refused to work with the legislature from day one by borrowing money ($3.5B) when the legislature did not approve her excessive 45 cent gas tax. It should be a relationship of collaboration that focuses on the Constitution and the people, ALL people, in Michigan. Her management by fiat is NOT what we need.
Absolutely, it is important to build relationships with other legislators. Listening, communicating, and collaborating is done much better when a good relationship of trust has been established. Relationships are two-way streets. What I mean by that, is that it takes two people to have a good relationship. If one chooses not to be honest, forthcoming, or sincere, it makes it extremely difficult to build a relationship of trust.
No, I will serve in whatever capacity the leadership thinks is best for a Freshman legislator.
I like the courage and leadership of Dave Agema as well as the conservative voting record of Steve Johnson. Lynn Afendoulis' campaign savvy is undeniable.
One of my favorite stories on the campaign trail was stopping by Ruth's house in Cannon Township. She is 89 years old and was so excited to see me out knocking on doors that she offered me a cold beverage and pizza in her garage. We sat on lawn furniture 6' apart and chatted about what is going on in Michigan and how awful our Governor is putting seniors at risk in nursing homes. We chatted for a while longer and then she wrote me a check for the campaign and sent me back out on the trail.
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2014
Regan's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]
- Excerpt: "I believe that the best form of welfare is a well paying job and to that end, I am making economic development and job creation the core issue of my campaign."
- Excerpt: "Community development in the form of liberty and freedom will also be a key issue, from 2nd amendment rights, to religious liberty and freedom as well as working to lower taxes, we must work together to protect the freedoms our founders gave us."
- Excerpt: "In order to help enhance and encourage accountability for myself and others in Lansing, I pledge for transparency in government. Public awareness and transparency will help hold the feet to the fire of elected officials"
- Excerpt: "I am a father of four, a son and three daughters, and as such hold traditional family and pro-life values dear to my heart."
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2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 10, 2020.
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Representative in State Legislature," accessed August 6, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Representative in State Legislature," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan General Candidate Listing," accessed September 8, 2014
- ↑ Right to Life of Michigan, "Elections," accessed June 18, 2014
- ↑ regan4michigan.com, "Issues," accessed July 31, 2014
