MI CORN PAC - STATE 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 experience has prepared you to serve effectively in this role? Question Title * 4. Which agricultural, commodity, or stakeholder organizations have you engaged with during your campaign? SECTION III - Right to Farm & Regulatory Environment Question Title * 5. Michigan's Right to Farm Act protects farmers operating in compliance with Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs) from nuisance complaints. How will you support and defend Michigan farmers' Right to Farm protections? Question Title * 6. Farmers rely on access to scientifically validated tools, technologies, and production practices. How would you ensure state agencies do not exceed statutory authority or overreach in regulating agricultural operations? Question Title * 7. What is your position regarding mandatory environmental permitting requirements for agriculture versus voluntary state-led environmental programs such as the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)? Support mandatory permitting Support voluntary programs Support a hybrid approach Please explain your position: SECTION IV - Science-Based Agricultural Policy Question Title * 8. How will you promote peer-reviewed, science-based decision-making when developing or voting on agricultural legislation and regulatory policy? SECTION V - Biofuels & Energy Policy Question Title * 9. Will you support the expansion, availability, and use of higher blend ethanol fuels in Michigan, such as E15 or E85? Support Opposed Please explain your position: Question Title * 10. What is your stance on supporting tax credits for developing next-generation fuels like Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) made from corn and processed in Michigan? Support tax credits for market development Opposed Please explain your position: SECTION VI - Infrastructure & Rural Investment Question Title * 11. How would you propose Michigan fund and prioritize road and infrastructure reconstruction and improvements, particularly in rural and agricultural communities? Question Title * 12. What are your views on protecting private property rights, and what, in your opinion, is the appropriate use of eminent domain? SECTION VII - Closing Statement Question Title * 13. Why should members of the Michigan Corn Growers Association and 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