Who Is Frank Lafata?

Frank Lafata is a retired union carpenter, proud husband, father, and grandfather running for the 91st State House District. With decades of hands-on experience in the trades and a deep commitment to working-class values, he knows what it means to put in an honest day's work. He believes politicians have lost touch with the people they serve—and he's ready to change that. His campaign is built on the simple idea that government should work for everyday folks, not special interests. Whether it's protecting jobs, supporting families, or standing up for rural communities, Frank is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work. He’s not a career politician—he’s one of us.

Frank Lafata vs Pat Outman on the Issues

Frank Lafata's Position	Pat Outman's Position
Does not accept donations from large corporations, utilities, or health insurers.	Campaign has received thousands of dollars from corporate owners, utilities, and health insurers.
Supported the repeal of Right to Work.	Voted against repeal of Right to Work and co-sponsored legislation to restore it for public sector employees.
Supports the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership.	Opposed the Red Flag legislation package.
Supports incentives for affordable, clean, and renewable energy.	Sponsored legislation to eliminate Michigan clean and renewable energy standards.
Supports traditional public education.	Sponsored legislation imposing additional requirements on schools and teachers, including impacts on special-needs education.
Supports measures to reduce childcare costs for working parents.	Opposed legislation establishing and funding the Tri-Share Childcare Program.
Supports increased government transparency, expanded FOIA access, and restrictions on legislators voting on matters that directly benefit them.	Opposed ethics legislation restricting legislators from voting on bills that could benefit themselves, family members, or businesses.
Supports voting rights, state control of elections, and existing election safeguards.	Participated in requests for investigations related to election fraud allegations associated with the film "2000 Mules."
Advocates local control principles.	Criticized for supporting local control on wind and solar projects while supporting state-level authority over sand and gravel mine permitting.

What Is Frank Lafata Running for?

Frank is running for the 91st House District, which stretches from west of Cedar Springs to Vestaburg in the east. It reaches down to Otisco Township in the south and up to Lakeview and the northern border of Montcalm County. For a detailed downloadable map of the district, click here.

The seat is currently held by Pat Outman, who took over from his father, Rick, who held the seat previously.

When is the 2026 Election?

Mark your calendars! The key dates for 2026 election are as follows:

August 4, 2026: Primary
November 3, 2026: General election

For campaign events, you can follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date listings and to RSVP.

Who is Frank Lafata?

"I'm a retired skilled trades carpenter. My education comes from the trades. My education has come from a career of building classrooms and building companies, literally! I'm very proud of that."

- Frank Lafata

Husband

"Ive been married for 35 years. I have three kids and five grandkids. I know you can't build a strong family without a good job, good schools, and a good community.

"I think politicians in Lansing are failing families by making it hard for companies to grow, hard for schools to educate our kids, and hard for communities to attract families"

Neighbor

Frank is a long-time resident of Greenville.

“When I drive around our neighborhoods, I feel like there’s more to build. That’s why I am running for the state House seat in District 91. I want to work with farmers and business and my neighbors to build things together for the benefit of the entire district."

Builder

Frank is a retired carpenter, having worked on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the state over his long career.

"People in Lansing would rather build political brands than bridges. But I’m not running for the 91st to build a legacy. I want to build roads. I want to build hospitals. I want to build schools and power plants in our district. I just want to build things. Let’s build these things together.”

The Issues

Who does Frank Lafata Work For?

Question: Where does Frank Lafata stand on the Economy?

Answer: The current economy is very hard on the people of Michigan. Food and gas prices continue to rise...

Question: Where does Frank Lafata stand on farming and help for farmers?

Answer: Fifty-two percent (52%) of the land in District 91 is farmland. That alone makes it imperative that we support the farming community. Frank is especially concerned about small family-owned farms...

Question: Where does Frank Lafata stand on healthcare?

Answer: The health of our neighbors is important to Frank. The most recent budget bill from Washington DC threatens our local hospitals and doctors...

Question: Where does Frank Lafata on Data Centers?

Answer: Frank supports a moritorium on new data centers. While data centers are...

Question: Where does Frank Lafata stand on AI and privacy?

Answer: Any AI company looking to do business in Michigan must abide by a Michigan Citizens Bill of Rights for AI...

Question: Where does Frank Lafata stand on funding for 911 Services?

Answer: In our rural district, where there are great distances from hospitals, it's critical that our neighbors get quick responses from 911 Dispatchers...