MI CORN PAC - FEDERAL Candidate Questionnaire (2026) SECTION I - Candidate Information Question Title * Candidate Name: Question Title * Office Being Sought: Question Title * Party Affiliation Republican Democrat Independent Other (please specify) Question Title * Candidate Committee Name: Question Title * Physical Address (No P.O. Box): Question Title * Campaign Website: Question Title * Campaign Manager Name: Question Title * Campaign Manager Email: SECTION II - Background & Qualifications Question Title * 1. Why are you seeking this office? Question Title * 2. List any prior elected offices held (if applicable): Question Title * 3. What professional, business, agricultural, or leadership experiences have prepared you for this role? Question Title * 4. Which agricultural or stakeholder organizations have you engaged with during your campaign? Question Title * 5. Give examples of how you have or will work across party lines to advance policies important for Michigan agriculture? SECTION III - Biofuels & Energy Policy 6. Ethanol supports Michigan agriculture and provides a lower-carbon, high-octane fuel option. Please indicate your position: Question Title * a. Nationwide, year-round E15 availability: Support Oppose Please explain your answer: Question Title * b. Policies and incentives to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development utilizing corn-based feedstocks: Support Oppose Please explain your answer: Question Title * c. Adoption of the Next Generation Fuels Act (national low-carbon, high-octane fuel standard): Support Oppose Please explain your answer: SECTION IV - Agricultural Policy & Regulation Question Title * 7. Peer-reviewed, science-based regulatory decision-making (biotechnology, crop protection tools, pesticide labeling, Endangered Species Act implementation): Support the current peer-reviewed science-based framework Support giving the responsibility to the states Current laws aren’t strong enough Please explain your approach: Question Title * 8. How would you ensure federal agencies implement laws consistent with Congressional intent? SECTION V - Farm Bill & Risk Management Question Title * 9. Timely and responsible passage of a comprehensive Farm Bill: Support Opposed List priority provisions you would advocate for and why: Question Title * 10. Federal Crop Insurance Program as a cornerstone of the farm safety net: Support maintaining the current structure Support expansion Support reform Oppose Please explain your answer: Question Title * 11. The current ARC/PLC program provides a baseline safety net for commodity markets: Support maintaining the current structure Support reform and updating Oppose Please explain your answer: SECTION VI - Trade & Market Development Question Title * 12. Enforcement and strengthening of existing and future trade agreements (including USMCA): Support Oppose Please explain your answer: Question Title * 13. Funding for export promotion programs (MAP & FMD): Support increased funding Support maintaining current funding Support reduced funding Oppose Please explain your answer: SECTION VII - Closing Statement Question Title * 13. Why should MI Corn PAC consider supporting your candidacy? Certification I certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Question Title * Candidate Initials: Question Title * Date: Done