
Anthony G. Forlini
Conservative
Public data indicates a commitment to the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and traditional American Values, such as the Right to Life, Religious Liberty, and personal responsibility.
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, BBA, 1984
Macomb County Community College, Warren, Associates, 1982
WORK & MILITARY
Design Financial, Owner, 30
Harrison Township, Township Supervisor, 2004-2010
State of Michigan, Legislator House of Representatives, 2011-2016
Macomb County, Clerk/Register of Deeds, 2020-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Knight of Columbus, Past Grand Knight, 1996-2026
St . Hubert Catholic Church, Youth Group Leader, 6 years
Macomb County Chamber, Executive Board Member
Legatus, Member
Western Michigan University Alumni, Founding President of SE Michigan Chapter
Families Against Narcotics (FAN), Executive Board, 2016-2025
NOI Foundation, Executive Board, 2017-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative 6 yrs.
Harrison Township Supervisor 6 yrs.
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Michigan Secretary of State, 2026-
United States Congress, 2016-
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2011-2012
24%
2013-2014
0%
2013-2014
0%
2011-2012
|24%
2013-2014
|0%
2013-2014
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (7)
Michigan Republican Assembly
Citizens for Traditional Values
Right to Life of Michigan PLM-PAC
Michigan Republican Party
Veterans for America First VFAF Veterans for Trump
OTHER (4)
Michigan Fraternal Order of Police FOP
Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Chamber of Commerce PAC
Michigan Realtors PAC RPAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Right to Life
Citizens for Traditional Values PAC
Michigan Realtors
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (10)
Anthony Forlini (2024)
Brighter Michigan PAC (2023)
Joseph Aragona (2023)
Land of Opportunity PAC (2022)
Tom Leonard (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (31)
Anthony Forlini (2024)
Mission First People Always (2024)
Farrington Leadership Fund (2023)
Advancing Michigan (2022)
Conservative American Network Delivering Increased Congressional Excellence PAC (2020)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)
Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2021)
International Union of Operating Engineers (2016)
Laborers International Union of N. America (national, state & local) (2016)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
United Assoc of Journeymen & Apprentices - Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Industry (2016)
OTHER INFORMATION
Forlini completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
A wage that is not abusive to the employer or employee
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Bring employees back from home to a work environment that has proper supervision Update technology to streamline workflow and reduce wait times Get laws updated in campaign finance laws that cause unnecessary bureaucracy for local clerks
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that the state cannot dictate how an individual should practice their religion
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C, I also believe that the money provided should be in the form of tax credits that the insurance companies compete for the business of individuals, as opposed to giving it directly to insurance companies.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, we have a commitment to the people of Israel to ensure them a peaceful existence.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Roman Catholic
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear energy
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Prisons to protect us from those that would do us harm. Public service and mentoring for juveniles. Rehabilitation and reintroduction back into society for those that can be reformed.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Guns are not the issue, people are
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