Aric Nesbitt

Aric Nesbitt lives in Porter Township, Michigan.[1] Nesbitt graduated from Lawton Community High School in 1998. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Hillsdale College in 2001 and a master's degree in economics and business administration from the Norwegian School of Economics in 2005. Nesbitt's career experience includes working as a legislative director and senior policy advisor with the U.S. House of Representatives and the state coalitions manager with Americans for Tax Reform. He served as the Michigan Lottery Commissioner.[2]

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Aric Nesbitt did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Nesbitt's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]

Putting Michigan Back to Work: Reforming Budgets, Regulations and Taxes

Excerpt: "Aric supported legislation that created jobs by reforming our budget, tax and regulatory systems. This has included passing a balanced and sustainable budget that reforms government and makes it live within their means just like families across southwest Michigan have to do."

Making Michigan the World Hub for Energy

Excerpt: "As a member of the House Energy and Technology Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Natural Gas, Aric continues to work to increase Michigan energy production, lower prices for families and businesses, while ensuring our environment is protected."

Protecting our Hometown Values

Excerpt: "Growing up on a six generation family farm, Aric understands the importance of community and family. One of five kids, Aric supports the right to life and is the only candidate endorsed by Right to Life of Michigan."

Rebuilding our Roads and Infrastructure

Excerpt: "For too long, our highways, roads, and bridges have been neglected. The investments needed to maintain the vast expanse of highways, bridges, and roads continue to grow."

Preparing our Children for a Brighter Future

Excerpt: "Aric introduced legislation that would allow students and parents to have more options and greater control over a child's education. Under this legislation, students would be able to substitute courses in career and technical training for other requirements."

Presidential preference

Aric Nesbitt endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[15]