Tony Forlini | |
|---|---|
| Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 24th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 –December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Steve Marino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4,1962 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Diane Forlini |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Western Michigan University (BA) |
Anthony G. Forlini (born February 4,1962) is an American businessman and politician serving as the county clerk of Macomb County,Michigan since 2021. [1] A member of the Republican Party,Forlini previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2011 through 2016,and as the supervisor of Harrison Township,Michigan from 2004 to 2011. [2] He is currently a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2026 Michigan Secretary of State election. [3] [4]
On February 4,1962,Forlini was born in Detroit,Michigan. Forlini's father was an Italian from the town of Cassino,Italy. [2] [5] Forlini grew up in St. Clair Shores. Forlini attended St. Germaine Elementary School.
In 1984,Forlini earned a degree in Business from Western Michigan University. Forlini is a Certified Financial Planner. [2]
As a businessman,Forlini is the owner of Design Financial Inc. [2]
In 2004,Forlini became a township supervisor in Harrison Township,Michigan,until 2011. [2]
On November 2,2010,Forlini won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 24. Forlini defeated Sarah Roberts and Keith P. Edwards with 50.18% of the votes. [6] On November 6,2012,as an incumbent,Forlini won the election and continued serving District 24. Forlini defeated Philip Kurczewski with 54.71% of the votes. [7] [2] District 24 covers Harrison Township as well as portions of Clinton Township and Macomb Township. [8]
In March 2016,Forlini announced that he was running for Congress in Michigan's 10th District,as Candice Miller,the then current Representative,was not running for another term. [9]
In 2017,Forlini became an Operations Manager with Macomb County Public Works. [10]
As of 2021,he is the current Macomb County Clerk.
On 24 September 2025,Forlini entered the 2026 Michigan Secretary of State election,seeking the Republican nomination. [3] [4]
Forlini's wife is Diane Forlini. They have three children and four grandchildren. Forlini's family currently live in Harrison Township,Michigan. Forlini is a Roman Catholic. [2]
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