District

Rep. Ken Borton has represented Northern Michigan in the state House of Representatives since 2021. He serves the 105th House District, which includes Crawford, Missaukee, Otsego, and Roscommon counties and parts of Antrim, Kalkaska, and Oscoda counties.

Committees

Ken serves as a member of the House Appropriations Committee; chairman of the Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; vice chair of the Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy Appropriations Subcommittee; and a member of the State and Local Transportation and School Aid and Department of Education Appropriations Subcommittees.

Legislative priorities

Ken serves as the House Republican caucus chair. He sponsored a bipartisan set of new laws to help Michigan’s agriculture industry keep thriving by ensuring producers can export products. He also helped spearhead laws to strengthen oversight measures that help protect customers of insurance companies, bringing Michigan in line with the current standards. Northern Michigan is always Ken’s focus, and he has led efforts to help preserve snowmobile trails and eliminate bureaucratic red tape and government overreach like potential criminal charges for recreational bird feeders.

Education

A Michigan native, Ken grew up in Romeo. He studied Biblical counseling at Liberty University.

Professional

Ken has 47 years of real estate and property management experience. Before he was elected to the House, Ken served his community for 10 years on the Otsego County Board of Commissioners. During that time, his colleagues elected him chair. He was also actively involved with the Michigan Association of Counties, serving as president of the organization’s Board of Directors and also as a member of the National Association of Counties.

Personal

Ken and his wife, Brenda, live in Gaylord. They have two children and enjoy spending time with their 5 grandchildren. Ken is also an avid outdoorsman; he loves to feed and observe birds and other Northern Michigan wildlife.

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