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Steve Marino (politician)

Not to be confused with the professional golfer or American football coach of the same name.

Steven F. Marino[1] (born March 24, 1989, in Detroit, Michigan) is a former Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives. He served the constitutionally allowed maximum of three terms from 2017 to 2023 for the 24th District.

Steve Marino
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byAnthony G. Forlini
Succeeded byAlicia St. Germaine
Macomb County Commissioner from the 10th district
In office
January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016
Preceded byMichael A. Boyle
Succeeded byRobert Leonetti
Personal details
Born (1989-03-24) March 24, 1989 (age 35)
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceHarrison Township, Michigan
Alma materMichigan State University (BA)
Northwestern University (MPPA)
Websitewww.steve-marino.com

Early life and education

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Marino was born on March 24, 1989, in Detroit, Michigan. He spent much of his early life in nearby Harrison Township.[2]

Marino received his early education from L’Anse Creuse High School, where he was honored as the Wendy's High School Heisman recipient.[3] Later, he attended the Michigan State University, where he played lacrosse and graduated with degrees in economics, public policy and public administration, and political theory and constitutional democracy.[4]

While student body president and chairman of the Associated Students of Michigan State University, Marino successfully advocated for the passage of Medical Amnesty legislation, which protected minors from legal consequences if they sought medical help during alcohol-related emergencies, through the Michigan Legislature in 2012.[5][6][7][8]

He is currently pursuing a master's degree in public policy and administration at Northwestern University.[3]

Career

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2014 election

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Marino decided to challenge long-time incumbent Macomb County Commissioner Michaek A. Boyle for the 10th District of the 13-member Macomb County Board of Commissioners.[9]

Marino ran unopposed in the Republican primary, as did incumbent Michael A. Boyle in the Democratic primary. In the November 4 election, Marino received 10,669 votes (50.9%), while his opponent, Boyle received 10,275 votes (49.1%).[10]

2014 Macomb County Commission – 10th District election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Steve Marino 10,669 50.9% N/A
Democratic Michael A. Boyle 10,275 49.1% N/A
Total votes 20,944 100.00% N/A
Republican hold

2016 election

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Anthony G. Forlini, the representative of District 24 did not seek-reelection because of term limit restrictions. Steve Marino, 27 at the time, secured more than 75% (4,991) of the 6,274 votes cast in the August 2 Republican primary election for the position, securing his nomination.[11] His opponent, Dana Camphous-Peterson, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.[12] In the November 8 election, Marino received 23,968 votes (55.07%) while Camphous-Peterson received 19,553 votes (44.93%).[13]

In 2016, Marino faced scrutiny when Michigan Democrats released recordings of him sharing exaggerated stories, including one that raised eyebrows, which he later described as attempts to highlight the peculiarities of Lansing's political scene.[14][15][16] Further controversy arose from his comments on outsourcing of U.S. jobs, interpreted by some as insensitive.[17][18] Marino clarified that his aim was to discuss the challenges of job outsourcing, not to endorse the practices described.[19][20] Democrats had hoped that these recordings would play a major role in his 2016 election bid. Despite the negative campaign, Marino won the election.[21][20]

2016 Michigan House of Representatives election[22]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Marino 23,968 55.07%
Democratic Dana Camphous-Peterson 19,553 44.93%
Total votes 43,521 100.00%
Republican hold

2018 election

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Marino ran unopposed in the Republican primary, as did Laura Winn in the Democratic primary.[12] In the November 6 election, Marino received 21,391votes (55.54%), while his opponent, Winn received 17,125 votes (44.46%).[23]

2018 Michigan House of Representatives election[24]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Marino 21,391 55.54
Democratic Laura Winn 17,124 44.46
Total votes 38,515
Republican hold

2020 election

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Steve Marino, 31 at the time, secured more than 83% (9,861) of the 11,781 votes cast in the August 4 Republican primary election for the position, securing his nomination.[25] In the November 8 election, Marino received 29,394 votes (57.54%) while Woodman received 21,692 votes (42.46%).[26]

In 2021, Marino's committee roles, including his chairmanship on the Commerce and Tourism Committee and membership on the Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee, were revoked by House Speaker Jason Wentworth. The action was taken in the context of Michigan State Police investigating claims of domestic abuse involving Marino and Democratic Representative Mari Manoogian.[27][28] The charges were declined during a prosecutorial review, and Marino was promptly reappointed after exoneration in civil court.[29][30][31]

2020 Michigan House of Representatives election[32]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Marino 29,394 57.54
Democratic Michelle Woodman 21,692 42.46
Total votes 51,086 100
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "Legislator Details - Legislators". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Steve Marino biography".
  4. ^ "Steve Marino, District 24 - Michigan House Republicans". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
  5. ^ Michigan Legislature - House Bill 4393 (2011)
  6. ^ Michigan Legislature - House Bill 5649 (2016)
  7. ^ "Medical amnesty bill passes in Mich. Senate". The State News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "Amnesty eyed for drunk teens if they call 911". Macomb Daily. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "Our choices for Macomb County". Detroit News.
  10. ^ "Michigan Manual 2017-2018" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. MI Legislative Services Bureau. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  11. ^ "Marino wins big in state House primary". Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  12. ^ a b "Steve Marino - Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  13. ^ "2016 Michigan Official General Election Results - 11/08/2016". mielections.us. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  14. ^ "GOP hopeful apologizes for made-up tale of Jew and money". Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  15. ^ "Michigan Republican Sorry for Tall Tale About Jewish Wedding Bar Tab". The Forward. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  16. ^ "House candidate Steve Marino retracts claims from secret recordings". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  17. ^ "GOP wraps up key districts in Macomb Co". Detroit News. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  18. ^ "Macomb state rep candidate boasts about ploy to reduce property taxes". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  19. ^ Hotts, Mitch. "Marino defends outsourcing in secretly-made audio recording". Macomb Daily. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  20. ^ a b "Bare-knuckle politics surfaces in Macomb County legislative races". Detroit News. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  21. ^ "Audio recordings dominate key Macomb state House race". Detroit News. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  22. ^ "2016 Michigan Election Results". Lansing, U.S.A.: Department of State, Michigan. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  23. ^ "2018 Michigan Unofficial General Election Results - 11/06/2018". mielections.us. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  24. ^ "2018 Michigan Election Results". Lansing, U.S.A.: Department of State, Michigan. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  25. ^ "2020 Michigan State House - District 24 Election Results".
  26. ^ "2020 Michigan State House - District 24 Election Results".
  27. ^ "Michigan lawmaker Steve Marino accused of domestic abuse". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  28. ^ "Michigan lawmaker mysteriously stripped of committee assignments - mlive.com". MLive. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  29. ^ LeBlanc, Beth (December 8, 2021). "Judge dismisses PPO against Rep. Marino after review of 'totality of circumstances'". Detroit News.
  30. ^ Egan, Paul (December 8, 2021). "Judge lifts personal protection order against Rep. Steven Marino". Detroit Free Press.
  31. ^ Robinson, Samuel J. (December 9, 2021). "Judge dismisses protective order obtained by Democratic lawmaker against her Republican colleague". mLive.
  32. ^ "2020 Michigan Election Results". Lansing, U.S.A.: Department of State, Michigan. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
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