FORMER MICHIGAN GOV. JOHN ENGLER ENDORSES MICHAEL MARKEY FOR STATE SENATE AS CAMPAIGN REPORTS NEARLY$150K CASH ON HAND
- Michael Markey Press
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
Grand Haven, MI—Republican Michael Markey, candidate for Michigan State Senate, today announced the endorsement of former Michigan Governor John Engler, a respected conservative leader and former three-term governor of the state. The endorsement comes as Markey reports nearly $150,000 cash on hand, an early show of strength that signals growing momentum and strong support for his candidacy more than a year ahead of Election Day.
Governor Engler, who served from 1991 to 2003, cited Markey’s bold conservative principles, real-world business experience, and commitment to fiscal discipline and family values as key
reasons for his support. Now a West Michigan resident, Engler lives in the very region Markey is running to represent making this endorsement especially meaningful for local voters.
“Michael Markey is exactly the kind of leader we need in Lansing: principled, practical, and focused on delivering results. His background in finance and his passion for service make him uniquely equipped to get Michigan back on track. I’m proud to endorse him for State Senate,” Governor Engler said.
Markey, a successful financial strategist and constitutional conservative, is running on a platform of responsible governance, parental rights in education, public safety, and getting Michigan’s economy to work again.
“I’m honored to have the support of a leader like Governor Engler, who governed with
integrity, bold vision, and an unwavering commitment to the people of Michigan. His
endorsement is a powerful reminder that it’s time to bring conservative leadership back
to Lansing and I am ready to get to work,” Michael Markey said.
The Engler endorsement and Markey’s early fundraising success together represent a major show of force in the race, confirming that Markey is the clear conservative frontrunner. This builds on a growing list of support from conservative leaders across Michigan underscoring Markey’s broad appeal as a strong voice for Michigan families.
For more information about Michael Markey and his campaign, visit www.michaelmarkeyjr.com Contact:
Jacklyn Washington
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Michael Markey is a lifelong Michigander and entrepreneur. He started his first business- a claw machine at a local restaurant- when he was just 14-years old. On the heels of the 2009 financial crisis, Michael launched a successful investment firm. Michael’s days as an entrepreneur taught him how to disrupt the status quo with a result-driven mentality. Michael and his wife Vanessa have three children, who Mike says challenge and delight them daily.