Anthony Forlini
Republican candidate for Secretary of State in Michigan
Michigan Secretary of State winner?
$14.7K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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10%chance to win
$14.7KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyMainstream Republican
Age64 years old (Feb 4, 1962)
GenderMale
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LocationMichigan
BackgroundPolitician
EducationWestern Michigan University — B.B.A., Business Administration (1984)
Notable personal detailsAnthony G. Forlini is an American businessman and politician who has served as Macomb County Clerk since 2021. He previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives (2011–2016) and as Harrison Township Supervisor (2004–2011). He has a business administration degree from Western Michigan University and has worked as a financial planner and business owner. In 2026, he became the Republican nominee for Michigan Secretary of State.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Anthony Forlini supports lowering taxes as a way to promote economic growth and favors reducing spending rather than raising tax revenue. His 2016 issue responses called for lower capital gains and corporate taxes, eliminating small business taxes, and slightly reducing payroll taxes, while keeping most income and inheritance taxes at current levels.
Healthcare
Supports repealing the Affordable Care Act and replacing it with marketplace reforms. Describes Obamacare as an unfunded employer mandate that gives government too large a role in healthcare.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Anthony Forlini said abortion should be allowed only to save the life of the mother, otherwise not at all. He also described himself as pro-life and said he would defend the civil rights of the unborn.
Climate & Energy
Forlini has said human activity contributes to climate change and supported federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. He also supported the Keystone XL pipeline, opposed funding for renewable energy development, and opposed increased regulation of the fracking industry.
Public Safety & Guns
Anthony Forlini said he does not generally support gun-control legislation and expressed support for Second Amendment civil rights. The available evidence shows a pro-gun-rights position, but not enough to establish the strongest category.
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