Re-elect
John Roth for Michigan State Representative
A lifelong Northern Michigander working to make government more accountable, protect working families, and deliver common-sense solutions for the people of the 104th District.
Making Government work
for you
- not against you
John Roth believes government should serve the people, not stand in their way. As your state representative, John has stayed focused on practical solutions that reflect the values and needs of Northern Michigan families, workers, small businesses, and local communities.
John will continue working to:
- Increase government transparency and accountability
- Protect workers, restaurant staff, and small businesses
- Strengthen child welfare, mental health, and support for vulnerable families
- Support rural healthcare and access to care in Northern Michigan
- Protect our natural resources and outdoor way of life
- Promote local tourism, skilled trades, and year-round economic opportunity
- Ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly
Accountability to You Comes First
John has always believed that public service starts with listening. Whether you agree with him, have a concern, or simply need help getting answers from state government, he wants to hear from the people he represents.
If you have questions, reach out to John at 231-299-0822.
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Working for the People of Northern Michigan
Since earning the trust of voters in the 104th District, I have taken the concerns I have heard at home directly to Lansing. From protecting tipped workers and small businesses to improving child welfare, supporting rural healthcare, and bringing greater accountability to state government, I have focused on work that matters to families across Northern Michigan.
I do not believe public service is about titles or attention. It is about showing up, doing the work, and reporting back to the people who sent him there.
Delivering Results for Northern Michigan
John’s work in Lansing has centered on the same priorities he hears about across the district: affordability, accountability, small businesses, child welfare, rural healthcare, and protecting the Northern Michigan way of life.
Budget Leadership for Families
As Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services, John helps oversee funding decisions that impact families, children, foster care, child welfare, and critical human services across Michigan. He has used that role to push for responsible spending, better oversight, and programs that put families first.
Protecting Restaurant Workers & Small Businesses
John sponsored HB 4001 and supported related legislation to help protect tipped workers, restaurant staff, and small businesses from changes that could have harmed take-home pay and placed a heavy burden on local employers. For Northern Michigan, where restaurants and hospitality businesses are part of the local economy and community life, this issue mattered.
Standing up for Children & Vulnerable Families
Through his Human Services leadership, John has pushed for stronger oversight, safer placements for children, and better accountability within systems that serve vulnerable youth and families. When the state fails children in its care, John believes the Legislature has a responsibility to demand answers and action.
Protecting Patients & Families from Fertility Fraud
John has led legislation to create consequences for fertility fraud and protect families from deception in assisted reproduction. The legislation grew from a real concern brought forward by a Northern Michigan constituent and reflects John’s belief that people deserve honesty, accountability, and justice when they place their trust in medical professionals.
Supporting Rural Healthcare & Mental Health Services
John has continued working to protect access to care for Northern Michigan families, including rural healthcare and mental health services. He understands that rural communities face different challenges than larger urban areas and need policies that reflect those realities.
Helping Northern Michigan Communities Recover
When extreme winter weather hit Northern Michigan, John worked with other northern lawmakers to support emergency response and recovery efforts. He also supported solutions to help local schools and communities address disruptions caused by the severe weather.
Bills of Note
Protecting Restaurant Workers & Small Businesses
HB 4001 - Tip Credit / Minimum Wage Amendments
John sponsored HB 4001 to help protect the tip credit and support restaurant workers, servers, bartenders, and small businesses. In communities across Northern Michigan, local restaurants are more than businesses - they are employers, gathering places, and part of the local economy.
HB 4002 - Earned Sick Time / Paid Sick Leave Reform
John supported reforms to Michigan’s earned sick time law to help protect small businesses from confusing and burdensome mandates while still allowing workers access to earned leave. The goal was a more workable solution for employees and employers alike.
Protecting Children & Vulnerable Families
Human Services Budget Leadership
As Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services, John has helped shape budget priorities for programs serving children, families, foster care, and vulnerable Michiganders. His focus has been on responsible spending, accountability, and making sure programs serve the people they are intended to help.
Child Welfare and Placement Oversight
John has worked with colleagues to address serious concerns within Michigan’s child welfare and youth placement systems, including the shortage of safe placement options and repeated safety concerns at state-run facilities.
HB 5686 - Protecting Human Services Caregivers
This legislation addresses penalties connected to threats or assaults against Department of Health and Human Services designated caregivers. It reflects John’s broader focus on protecting children, workers, and the people serving vulnerable families.
Protecting Patients & Families
Fertility Fraud Legislation - HB 5035, HB 5037, HB 5039
John has led legislation to create stronger protections and consequences related to fertility fraud, also known as assisted reproduction fraud. The bills are designed to protect patients and families from false representation, deception, and abuse of trust in assisted reproduction procedures.
Government Transparency
HB 6009 - Limiting Excessive State-Funded Severance Payments
John led legislation to prohibit excessive taxpayer-funded severance payments and increase transparency around how public funds are used. John believes taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent and that government should be held to a higher standard of accountability.
HB 4266 - House Ethics / Transparency Reform
John has supported efforts to improve accountability and ethics in government. Voters deserve a government that is transparent, responsible, and worthy of public trust.
Honoring Service & Northern Michigan Communities
HB 4046 - Trooper James E. Boland Memorial Highway
John sponsored legislation to honor Trooper James E. Boland with a memorial highway designation, recognizing service and sacrifice in a lasting way.
HB 5078 - Company K Indian Veterans 1st Michigan Sharpshooters Civil War Memorial Highway
John has supported efforts to improve accountability and ethics in government. Voters deserve a government that is transparent, responsible, and worthy of public trust.
Protecting Northern Michigan's Way of Life
HB 5304 - Beach Nourishment Permit Program
John sponsored legislation related to beach nourishment and permitting, an issue connected to protecting Michigan’s shoreline, natural resources, and the outdoor way of life that matters to Northern Michigan residents.
HB 4183 - Historic Plated Vehicles
John sponsored legislation to give historic plated vehicles expanded driving privileges during the summer season, supporting hobbyists, car culture, tourism, and summer events across Michigan.
Issues & Priorities
John is focused on practical priorities that matter to Northern Michigan families and communities.
Support John Roth
John is working every day for the people of Northern Michigan, but a strong campaign takes support from neighbors, families, and communities across the district.
Whether you can request a sign, volunteer, host a meet and greet, make phone calls, or contribute, your support helps keep John working for the 104th District.