Mike Crimi
Marion County resident of more than 50 years. Won the open-seat Republican primary (incumbent Kathy Bryant did not seek re-election); campaign reported raising nearly $120,000.
How they got on the ballot: Won Aug 18 Republican primary with about 55% over Matthew Cretul and Brien Weidemiller (WCJB)
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Positions on the major issues
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Growth & development Leans agree· stated position
At a June 2026 forum he said the county needs to stop unchecked growth, which he called 'approval before performance', and in August 2026 said growth should stay inside the urban growth boundary and follow the comprehensive plan to protect farms.
"We must keep Marion County always Marion County, and any growth should occur within the urban growth boundary and follow the comprehensive plan"
No public position found on 6 issues
We searched campaign sites, questionnaires, interviews, votes and official actions and did not find a clear stance on: Taxes & spending, Property taxes, Housing affordability, Environment & water, Crime & policing, Veterans. This is reported as unknown rather than guessed from party affiliation; these issues are excluded from this candidate's match score.
Other issues this candidate has raised
No additional issues found in public statements as of the last data review.