
Mark E. Huizenga
Leans Conservative
Public data suggests commitment to the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and traditional American Values, such as the Right to Life, Religious Liberty, and personal responsibility but also holds to some positions contrary to those principles.
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Masters, 1996
Calvin University, Grand Rapids, BA, 1990
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Salvation Army, Advisory Board, Grandville Walker Community Foundation
Advisory Board, Grand Valley Metro Council, Board of Directors
Interurban Transit Partnership - The Rapid, Board of Trustees, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum
Board President, Health Development International, Board President
Calvin Christian School Education Foundation, Board President, Asthma Network of West Michigan
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor - City of Walker, 2013-2018
City Commissioner - Walker, 2011-2013
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2021
A+
2023-2024
89%
2019-20
87%, 81% (cum.)†
2018
75%
2025
69%, 74%†
2021
|100%
2021
|A+
2023-2024
|89%
2019-20
|87%, 81% (cum.)†
2025
|69%, 74%†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2025-2026
49% (cum.)†
2023-2024
29%
2025
0%
2021-2022
0%
2025-2026
|49% (cum.)†
2023-2024
|29%
2025
|0%
2021-2022
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Citizens for Traditional Values
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Michigan
Friends of West Michigan Business PAC
Right to Life of Michigan PLM-PAC
Michigan Freedom Network
LIBERAL (1)
Michigan Doctors' PAC
OTHER (12)
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC
*Police Officers Association of Michigan
Small Business Association of Michigan Small Biz PAC
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Michigan Fraternal Order of Police FOP
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (27)
Donni Steele (2026)
Douglas Wozniak (2026)
Matthew Bierlein (2026)
Gina Johnsen (2025)
Matt Hall (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (46)
Angelynn Afendoulis (2024)
Frankenmuth PAC (2024)
Michigan Chamber of Commerce (2024)
Michigan Education Partners (2024)
Michigan Out of Home Advocacy Fund (2024)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Business Leaders for Michigan (2020)
League Of Conservation Voters (2020)
Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
Huizenga completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026.
Candidate's grade from The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Source.
This candidate voted against HR 8404. This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
Life begins at conception
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
None
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
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?
The free market economy really dictates compensation - currently both the state and federal minimum wage is much lower than the average wage including starting positions
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.
1) Reduce "red tape" at all levels i.e. EGLE, Construction etc 2) Let the free market do it's job - stop subsidizing 3) Improve the performance and transparency of government websites / programs i.e. Foster Care etc
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government does not tell churches what to do
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
If there is a religious, moral or ethical dilemma an individual should be able to make their own choice
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
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
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, I have traveled to Isreal several times and have seen first-hand the complexity of the middle east - the us should continue to partner to keep Isreal safe
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
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.
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.
Disagree
We have enough gambling in Michigan - especially the lottery it creates false hope for those of lower socioeconomic status
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, I belong to the Christian Reformed Church - LaGrave Ave CRC. I have served as an Elder and a Deacon as well as on my committees. I attended Calvin University and Aquinas College
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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?
I have always advocated for an "all of the above strategy" for energy generation, Gas, Wind, Solar, Nuclear, Coal - should all be utilized as these are all commodities with varying degrees of volatility - our goal should be to provide low cost energ
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?
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?
To ensure the laws of the land are enforced
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 Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None - I am a CPL holder, hunter and responsible gun owner. The only exception should be for those who who commit heinous crimes with firearms
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