MICHIGAN
Republican Legislature
The Michigan Legislature is the legislature of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is organized as a bicameral body, composed of an upper chamber, the Senate, and a lower chamber, the House of Representatives.
Representative Neil Friske
U.S. Michigan House of Representatives (107th District)
Michigan’s 107th House of Representatives district (also referred to as Michigan’s 107th House district) is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in parts of Cheboygan, Chippewa, and Mackinac counties, as well as all of Charlevoix and Emmet counties. The district was created in 1965, when the Michigan House of Representatives district naming scheme changed from a county-based system to a numerical one.
2-year term. (expire on 1-1-2025) Limited to 3 terms.
Neil Friske BIO
Rep. Neil Friske was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2022. He represents the 107th House District. Located in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, the district includes all of Charlevoix and Emmet counties and portions of Cheboygan, Chippewa, and Mackinac counties.
Neil loves to volunteer and serve in his community. When his sons were young, he coached their youth baseball and basketball teams, and he has coached other community sports teams, too. He frequently serves in the local church where he worships. Neil is a member of the Farm Bureau, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Right to Life, and National Rifle Association.
Professional
From a young age, Neil helped out on the farm, and he graduated from Ellsworth High School. As adults, he and his brother took over Friske Orchards. Neil later started a new venture, becoming the owner of Friske & Sons Property Management.
Personal
A lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, Neil was born in Petoskey and raised near Charlevoix on the family farm, Friske Orchards. He has four sons and five grandchildren, and he enjoys spending time with his family. Neil lives in Charlevoix County.
2021 Apportionment Plan as adopted by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission on
12/28/2021 pursuant to its authority and duty in Article IV, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963.
Produced by the Michigan Bureau of Elections
Michigan House of Representatives
District 107
Charlevoix County
Cheboygan County (part)
Mackinaw Township
Chippewa County (part)
Bruce Township
Detour Township
Drummond Township
Pickford Township
Raber Township
Sault Ste Marie city
Soo Township
Sugar Island Township
Emmet County
Mackinac County (part)
Bois Blanc Township
Brevort Township
Clark Township
Mackinac Island city
Marquette Township
Moran Township
St Ignace city
St Ignace Township
Representative Jack Bergman
U.S. House of Representatives (1st District)
Of the 83 counties in Michigan, the following 35 lie entirely within the district. One county (Wexford) lies partially in the district.
Alcona Alger Alpena Antrim Arenac Baraga Benzie Charlevoix Cheboygan Chippewa Crawford Delta Dickinson Emmet Gogebic Grand Traverse Houghton |
Iosco Iron Kalkaska Keweenaw Leelanau Luce Mackinac Marquette Menominee Missaukee Montmorency Ogemaw Ontonagon Oscoda Otsego Presque Isle Roscommon Schoolcraft |
2-year term. (Expire on 1-2-25)
Jack Bergman BIO
Growing up in the Midwest, Jack Bergman’s parents instilled in him the values that drive the American Dream- If you work hard, never quit, and strive for excellence, you will find success. Those values are what guided him to the rank of Lt. General in the United States Marine Corps, empowered him to successfully own and operate a small business, and allowed him to enjoy a 22-year career as a commercial airline pilot.
Jack proudly represents the First District of Michigan. The boundaries contain the entire Upper Peninsula and all of northern lower Peninsula. Altogether, the district makes up about 44% of the land mass of the state of Michigan. The Bergman family roots in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula stretch back to the late 1800’s where his ancestors worked as iron miners. Serving his country in uniform for 40 years, Jack has spent time all around the United States – and world. Nearly three decades ago, Jack and his wife Cindy settled in Watersmeet, on the western edge of Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.
Jack is a grandfather to ten grandchildren. This has always been one of the largest factors in his service in Congress. When Jack sees what is happening in Washington, he knows that we are not doing our best at leaving our children and grandchildren a better place. From his business to his distinguished military career, and now in Congress – Jack Bergman does not accept the status-quo as an acceptable path forward. Jack is driven by his commitment to serving others. While in the military, he launched two successful startup businesses in the medical equipment field, maintaining an obligation to both his nation and his customers simultaneously. As an entrepreneurial leader focused on mission accomplishment and customer satisfaction, Jack knows how to get things done.
Hard work and commitment made the United States the most exceptional nation in the world. Those are the principles that have guided Jack’s life, and are the principles that he is bringing to Washington. He believes what most Michiganders believe- Americans know how to live their lives better than politicians or bureaucrats do. Jack’s life has been dedicated to service and defending the Constitution. He is the highest ranking combat Veteran to have ever served in the U.S. House. He is shaking up the status quo in both Congress and will continue defending the United States from those who want to weaken it, both domestically and abroad.
Committees
U.S.-Japan Caucus
Congressional Direct Selling Caucus
Climate Solutions Caucus (House)
Congressional Caucus on U.S.-Turkish Relations and Turkish Americans
Values Action Team
Congressional Reformers Caucus
House Space Force Caucus
Congressional Working Forests Caucus
House Subcommittee on Health
Congressional Boating Caucus
Congressional Responsible Hospitality Caucus
Military Transition Assistance Pathway (MTAP)
USO Caucus
Senator John Damoose
U.S. Michigan’s 37th Senate District
State senators are elected in the same year as the Michigan Governor – even-numbered years, opposite of the U.S. Presidential election.
4-year term. Limited to 2 terms. (expire on 1-1-2027)
John Damoose BIO
Upon graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Political Science in 1994, John secured a job at the Christian Broadcasting Network in Virginia Beach, Virginia. While there, he learned his craft working on the 700 Club television program, and ultimately wrote and produced a 2 hour documentary on the story of America called “Victory in Spite of All Terror” which marked the beginning of a career that would involve interviewing thousands of leaders from all walks of life and telling the story of the American character to millions of people through television special and online video.
In 1997, John co-authored a book with Dr. Bill Bright, the Founder and President of Campus Crusade for Christ. The book explored the founding principles of the United States and was ultimately hand-delivered to every member of the United States Congress.
After working with his family to launch several non-profit organizations and rekindle the venerated Religious Heritage of America Foundation, John and his father started 45 North Productions in the year 2000, with the expressed purpose of telling the stories of character, sacrifice and dedication that made America a great nation. In the course of the next twenty years, this pursuit would lead John to co-author and produce nine national television specials on all-American themes like Arlington National Cemetery, the Medal of Honor, Military Families, NASA, and many others. John and his father were contracted by the Department of Defense to produce the official documentary celebrating the opening of the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, both of th em having been in the very corridor of the Pentagon when the plane struck 7 years earlier.
Throughout the years, 45 North Productions has produced dozens of high-profile tribute videos for leaders from all walks of life, and interviewed hundreds of the nation’s top political, military and corporate leaders. From each of them – including two Presidents, numerous Secretaries of Defense and Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs, and dozens of U.S. Senators and Representatives, he learned lessons about leadership, government, and solid conservative principles that he now hopes to apply to the State Legislature in Michigan.
He wrote, directed and produced the three-part New American Road Series, commissioned by Ford Motor Company to tell the powerful story of what many believe is the quintessential American industry. For nearly 25 years, John has worked closely as an associate with the organization that runs the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. And in recent years, John has served as the Executive Director of Building America’s Tomorrow – an organization that launched a series of initiatives dedicated to rebuilding America’s manufacturing workforce and encouraging Career and Technical Education programs.
John and his wife Margo, the current Director of the Harbor Springs DDA and Member of the Harbor Springs School Board, reside in Harbor Springs, MI with their 4 children and are committed Christian believers whose top priorities in this life are to pour themselves into raising their children and help restore American society and the solid principles upon which we were founded.
Committees:
Appropriations, Bill Record
Education, Bill Record
Energy and Environment, Bill Record
Housing and Human Services, Bill Record
Joint Capital Outlay,
Transportation and Infrastructure, Bill Record
Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges,
Michigan’s 37th Senate District includes Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Leelanau counties and parts of Mackinac and Chippewa counties.