Timmy Beson
State House, District 96 · Republican · Michigan
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Where they stand
Toll bridges: Beson opposes toll bridges and says he has fought for relief for Bay County residents.
Bridge funding: Beson says he secured state funding to complete the Lafayette Bridge project properly and maintain safe community travel.
Housing costs: Beson supports stopping Wall Street firms and large corporations from purchasing single-family homes in ways that price out local families and first-time homebuyers.
Where Timmy stands on the questions on which we score all candidates
Economy and taxes · Supports: Michigan should reduce property-tax burdens on homeowners.
Economy and taxes · Likely supports: Michigan should require the state budget to be balanced without spending beyond available revenues.
Economy and taxes · Likely supports: Michigan should avoid raising state taxes.
Economy and taxes · Likely supports: Michigan should lower taxes on businesses, especially small businesses and startups.
Energy and environment · Supports: Michigan should strengthen state action to keep utility costs affordable for consumers.
Democracy and government · Supports: Michigan should set stricter limits on political contributions in state elections.
Democracy and government · Likely supports: Michigan should increase legislative oversight of state departments and executive-branch spending.
Health and family · Supports: Michigan should regulate or restrict medical debt collection practices to protect patients.
Health and family · Likely supports: Michigan should require hospitals and providers to disclose patient costs upfront and strengthen enforcement against unfair medical billing.
Education · Supports: Michigan should increase overall state funding for K-12 public schools.
Housing and infrastructure · Supports: Michigan should increase state investment in road and bridge repairs.
Housing and infrastructure · Supports: Michigan should expand affordable housing opportunities.
In the news
Beson requests $1.6M in Lafayette Bridge funds after voting to rescind them (mlive.com, Feb 9, 2026)
Bay City bridge funding cut because of perceived conflict of interest, state representative says (mlive.com, Dec 23, 2025)
State Rep. Beson defeats Coonan, keeps 96th House seat (mlive.com, Nov 9, 2022)