Michigan House · 91st District · November 3, 2026
I'm a carpenter.
I build things.
People in Lansing would rather build political brands than bridges. I just want to build things. Let's build these things together.
Absentee ballots go out September 24.
From that day on you can vote at your clerk's office. You don't have to wait for November 3.
Who is Frank?
A carpenter who can't sit back.
Frank LaFata is a retired union carpenter, Carpenters Local 100. He spent his career building classrooms, plants and infrastructure across Michigan. He has lived in the 91st District for thirty years. He and Marilee have been married since September 22, 1990, and they have three children and five grandchildren.
He gives out his cell number and answers it. He drives a tan 1930 Model A Ford in parades around the district. He says he is “the candidate who will listen to you.”
Out in the district
Where the campaign happens
Where Frank stands
The issues
Affordability
Groceries, gas, housing, childcare and health care are all costing families more.
Farms and farmland
Family farms, fair lending, crop insurance, and keeping farmland in local hands.
Rural health care
Keeping hospitals and doctors within reach of the people who live here.
Data centers
A moratorium on new data centers until the impact on power, water and communities is understood.
AI and your privacy
A Michigan Citizens Bill of Rights for AI, so companies operating here play by Michigan's rules.
911 and emergency response
Getting help to people faster across a rural district.
Schools and the trades
Public schools, and a real path for kids who learn with their hands.
Mark your calendar
Key dates
- Sept 24
Absentee ballots mailed
Ballots go out and you can vote at your clerk's office starting today.
- Oct 5
Early voting sites may open
Some communities open designated early voting sites from this date. Check with your clerk.
- Oct 19
Last day to register online or by mail
After this, you can still register in person at your clerk's office with proof of residency.
- Oct 20
Last recommended day to mail your ballot
After Oct 20, hand-deliver your ballot to your clerk or a drop box instead of mailing it.
- Oct 24 to Nov 1
Statewide early voting, 9 days
Every community offers early in-person voting during this window.
- Nov 2
Absentee voting at the clerk's office ends at 4 PM
Last chance to vote absentee in person before Election Day.
- Nov 3
Election Day. Polls open 7 AM to 8 PM
You can still register and vote at your clerk's office until 8 PM.
Confirm dates and early-voting locations with your local clerk.