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John Wetzel

Republican · Michigan · 2026

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Michigan Senate District 31Michigan · 2026Ottawa County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Improve education fundamentals and expand school choice options
  • Address rising property taxes while maintaining vital services
  • Cut unnecessary state spending and support small businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

John Wetzel is the founder of Pure POS, Inc., a Michigan-based hospitality software company he started more than 20 years ago, per his campaign site. He is a lifelong West Michigan resident raised in Rockford with a business and information systems degree from Grand Valley State University, per his campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 29, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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