
Terence M. Frewen
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Terence M. Frewen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 78
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Bachelors, 1989-1991
Portland High School, Portland, HS Diploma, -1987
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Associates, 1987-1989
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Ionia County Commissioner-Chairman of the Board of Directors, -2026
Ionia County Commissioner, 2023-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative-78th District, -2026
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*Citizens for Traditional Values
Right to Life of Michigan PLM-PAC
Gina Johnsen
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Gina Johnsen
Gordon Kelley
Jack Shattuck
David Hodges
Scott Wirtz
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
I support ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, whether through federal, state, or local government programs. Taxpayer dollars should not be used to subsidize organizations that perform or promote abortions. I believe public funding should instead prioritize comprehensive healthcare services that protect both mothers and unborn children while expanding access to adoption support, prenatal care, and women’s health services that do not involve abortion.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I am pro-life and believe elective abortion should be limited, with exceptions in cases involving the life of the mother. I support policies that protect unborn children while also ensuring women facing difficult circumstances have access to appropriate medical care, counseling, and support services.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I believe human life is valuable and deserving of legal protection from conception until natural death. I support policies that protect unborn children, uphold the dignity of life, and provide support for mothers, families, individuals with disabilities, and those facing end-of-life challenges.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I believe human life begins at conception, including embryos created through artificial methods, and those lives should be protected from purposeful destruction. Scientific advancement should be balanced with strong ethical standards that respect the sanctity of human life.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
Yes. Federal laws that are currently on the books, including the Comstock Act, should be enforced as written by Congress. I support efforts to prevent the unlawful interstate distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and believe states should have the ability to protect unborn life and ensure proper medical oversight and patient safety.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I support fair wages and strong job growth, but large mandated minimum wage increases can hurt small businesses, reduce jobs, and raise prices. I support growing wages through economic growth, skills training, and expanded opportunity.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Yes. As a REALTOR for 31 years I know that free enterprise and private property rights are fundamental to economic freedom, job creation, and individual opportunity. I support limited government policies that encourage entrepreneurship, protect property rights, and allow businesses and families to prosper.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
1. Conduct regular performance audits of state departments and programs. 2. Eliminate duplicative regulations and unnecessary bureaucracy. 3. Increase transparency and public accountability for government spending. 4. Prioritize infrastructure, public safety, and core government functions over nonessential spending. 5. Require stronger oversight of grants, contracts, and taxpayer-funded programs.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
“Separation of church and state” means government should not establish or control a religion, while also protecting every person’s right to freely practice their faith. I believe faith and religious values still have an important place in public life and should not be excluded from the public square.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
No. Individuals and businesses should have the right to operate according to their sincerely held moral and religious beliefs, consistent with constitutional protections and the rule of law. Religious freedom is a fundamental right that should be respected and protected.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. I support protecting programs for seniors, veterans, and vulnerable individuals while encouraging affordable private-market healthcare solutions, competition, transparency, and patient choice.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
I support protecting personal medical privacy and limiting government collection of sensitive health information. Healthcare decisions and medical records should remain confidential, with strong safeguards against government overreach and misuse of personal data.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious national security, economic, cyber, and intellectual property threats to the United States. America must strengthen domestic manufacturing, protect critical infrastructure, secure supply chains, defend against cyber threats, and reduce dependence on China.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. The United States’ relationship with Israel is extremely important because Israel is one of America’s strongest democratic allies in the Middle East. Our partnership supports national security, intelligence sharing, economic cooperation, and regional stability while reinforcing shared values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
No. I do not support sanctuary cities. Immigration laws should be enforced consistently, and local governments should cooperate with federal authorities to protect public safety, uphold the rule of law, and maintain secure borders.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Yes. I support returning more control over education to states, local school districts, parents, and teachers. Decisions about curriculum, standards, and education policy are best made closer to the communities and families they directly affect, rather than by federal bureaucracy.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
Yes. Foreign governments, especially adversarial nations, should not influence or fund American education in ways that could impact curriculum, research, or national security. Greater transparency and safeguards are needed to protect students, academic integrity, and American interests.
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
Parents have the fundamental right and responsibility to direct their child’s education, healthcare, and overall well-being. Government should support parental involvement, transparency, and local decision-making rather than undermining the role of families.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
I believe parents should be fully involved in major medical and mental health decisions affecting their children. I oppose irreversible medical procedures or treatments for minors related to gender transition and support age-appropriate counseling, parental rights, and careful medical oversight focused on the long-term well-being of children.
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 believe marriage is a sacred institution traditionally defined as the union of one man and one woman. I also believe people should be free to live according to their faith and convictions, and that religious liberty protections are important in preserving those beliefs.
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
No. I believe gambling expansion should be approached cautiously because of its potential impacts on addiction, families, and local communities. Any gaming policies should prioritize strong oversight, consumer protections, and consideration of the social and economic consequences.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in faith, personal responsibility, integrity, service to others, and treating people with dignity and respect. My values are grounded in hard work, family, accountability, and a belief that our freedoms and rights come with responsibilities to our communities and one another.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support requiring photo identification to vote while ensuring every eligible voter has reasonable access to obtain an ID. Voter ID laws help protect election integrity and strengthen public confidence in our elections.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
No. I do not support reparations based on race. I believe government policies should focus on equal opportunity, economic growth, strong education, safe communities, and policies that benefit all Americans regardless of race or background.
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
I support protecting fairness in women’s sports and maintaining privacy and safety in spaces designated for women and girls. Policies should recognize biological differences while treating every person with dignity and respect.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Neutral
I believe environmental stewardship is important, but policies addressing climate and energy should be practical, science-based, and balanced with economic realities. I oppose extreme mandates that raise energy costs, hurt manufacturing, agriculture, or working families, and reduce American energy independence.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Reliable, affordable energy requires a diverse mix led by natural gas and nuclear power, supported by practical renewables. Grid reliability, affordability, and energy independence must remain top priorities as demand grows.
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
As a conservative, I believe America should maintain a strong national defense, secure borders, support our allies like Israel, and stand firmly against threats from adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party. I support peace through strength, energy independence, and policies that put American interests first. On religious liberty, I believe every person has the constitutional right to freely practice their faith without government interference. Religious freedom is a foundational America
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 goals of the criminal justice system should be protecting public safety, enforcing the rule of law, holding offenders accountable, supporting victims, and reducing repeat offenses through appropriate rehabilitation and personal responsibility.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Yes. Government has a responsibility to help protect children from online sexual exploitation, trafficking, and predatory behavior while respecting constitutional rights and parental involvement. Strong enforcement against those who exploit children should be a top priority.
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
Yes. The United States should be governed by the U.S. Constitution and American laws. No foreign legal system, including Sharia law, should supersede or replace constitutional protections, individual rights, or the rule of law in America.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
As a firearm owner myself, I strongly support the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms for self-defense, hunting, sport shooting, and protection of their families. I believe the focus should be on enforcing existing laws, prosecuting violent criminals, improving mental health intervention, and keeping firearms out of the hands of those legally prohibited from possessing them — not creating additional burdens on responsible gun owners who safely exercise
If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders.
Invest in America’s Future
Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.