Biography
Frank LaFata is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives, District 91, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces Republican Pat Outman.[1][2] He is a retired union carpenter.[1][3]
LaFata graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School and from the Northern Midwest Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Trade School in 1978.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he has lived in the district for more than 30 years, is married with three children and five grandchildren, and does not take money from political action committees.[3]
LaFata said his priorities include bringing down costs, suspending fuel taxes, expanding affordable public transportation, lowering health care and insurance costs, and encouraging construction of moderately priced housing.[3]
- 1.Frank LaFata - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Frank LaFata - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Michigan House District 91
Frank LaFata is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Michigan House District 91 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
