Laura M. Perry

Republican | Michigan

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Laura M. Perry — State Rep., Dist. 31 (Michigan Republican Primary | August 4, 2026)
State Rep., Dist. 31 Michigan General | November 3, 2026
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Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA, Bachelors in Finance, Business Administration & Sociology, 2006-2009

University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, MBA, 2010-2011

WORK & MILITARY

Preferred Healthcare Staffing, Director of Sales/ Director of Business Development, 2012-2021

All Heart Athletics, Owner, 2021-

L&B Perry Capital, Owber, 2020-

AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Representative, House District 31

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (16)

National Rifle Association NRA-PVF

Citizens for Traditional Values

Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners

Tom Leonard

Associated Builders and Contractors ABC Michigan

OTHER (12)

Michigan Corn Growers Association Friends of Corn PAC

Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC

Police Officers Association of Michigan

Small Business Association of Michigan Small Biz PAC

Joseph Bellino

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Brian Ignatowski (2026)

Casey J. Noce (2026)

James DeSana (2026)

Jamie Thompson (2026)

Mark Tisdel (2026)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (33)

Allison Kay Fuller (2026)

Bill G Schuette (2026)

Blue Water Leadership Fund (2026)

Brian Ignatowski (2026)

Catherine Rogers (2026)


OTHER INFORMATION

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?

When the Mother's life is at risk.

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.

Choose not to answer

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Choose not to answer


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I believe wages should grow through a strong economy, competition for workers, and thriving small businesses not one-size-fits-all mandates from Lansing. As a small business owner, I know employees deserve good wages, but mandates that rise too quick

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

My priorities are to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse through stronger audits and oversight; eliminate “ghost” government positions; require full transparency for earmarks and spending; make agencies justify their budgets based on results rather than automatic increases; and end corporate welfare and unnecessary spending. Taxpayer dollars should focus on core services like roads, schools, and public safety.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Separation of church and state means government should neither establish a religion nor interfere with an individual’s right to practice their faith. It does not mean faith must be removed from public life. Our Constitution protects the free exercise of religion, and I believe people should be able to live, worship, speak, and serve according to their beliefs without government coercion or discrimination.

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.

Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.

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?

Israel is an important ally of the United States, and that relationship matters for our national security and stability in the Middle East, but America's interests and the safety, security, and prosperity of our people must always come first in decision making.


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.

Strongly 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.

Choose not to answer

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Choose not to answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Catholic Christian, and my faith is the foundation of how I strive to live my life. I believe in God, the dignity and value of every human life, loving and serving our neighbors, caring for those in need, and treating others with compassion and respect. My faith teaches me humility, forgiveness, personal responsibility, and that we are called to use our God-given gifts in service to others.


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?

I support a diverse energy portfolio that prioritizes reliability and affordability. Michigan should utilize nuclear, natural gas, exisitng coal plants, renewables, and emerging technologies rather than becoming overly dependent on any single source.


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?

The primary goal of our criminal justice system should be to protect the public, uphold the rule of law, deliver justice for victims, and hold offenders accountable. Sentences should fit the crime, with serious and repeat violent offenders kept off our streets. At the same time, rehabilitation and second chances should be available for those who have served their time and are committed to becoming productive members of society.

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?

I strongly support the Second Amendment and believe law-abiding citizens should not lose their constitutional rights because of the actions of criminals. Public safety efforts should focus on enforcing existing laws, keeping firearms out of the hands of violent felons, prosecuting gun crimes, addressing illegal trafficking, and improving mental health resources while protecting due process and the rights of responsible gun owners.

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