Mike McFall

Mike McFall (born March 4, 1974) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, currently representing the 14th district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education Mike McFall was born on March 4, 1974, and grew up in Burton, Michigan, a suburb of Flint. Growing up his father worked for General Motors and was a member of UAW while his mother worked at a local elementary school.

McFall graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor of science in community development and public administration. As a member of the city council and the downtown development authority he launched the Downtown Hazel Park Initiative, designed to rejuvenate the downtown and attract business from wealthier, surrounding communities. He would also be elected Mayor Pro Tempore of the city.

State legislature In February 2022 McFall announced his candidacy for the Michigan House of Representatives, filing to run in the newly drawn 8th district, declaring his priorities to be supporting skilled trades, fixing municipal finance, and supporting mental health.

Following court-mandated redistricting of the Detroit area, McFall ran in the 14th district for the 2024 election, winning reelection.

McFall was the primary sponsor and passed HB 4194 (2023) which would allow returning citizens to receive a state ID upon release, PA 275 of 2024 which would require the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to apply for the federal Ground Emergency Medical Transport program, and PA 149 of 2024 which expands disabled license plate qualification to disabled veterans who are at least 50% disabled based on the Department of Veteran's Affairs qualifications.

McFall's political focuses include mental healthcare, local government, civil rights, public education, economic and small business development, and environmental preservation and justice. In 2024, McFall attended the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) which focuses on developing legislators as leaders in their community.

Personal life McFall is openly gay, and made history as part of the largest LGBTQ+ legislative cohort in Michigan. He lives in Hazel Park with his husband and pets, two dogs and one cat.