Eric Borregard

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Eric Borregard (Green Party) is running for election for Michigan Secretary of State. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. He advanced from the Green Party convention on February 23, 2026.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Clean Air

Clean Water

Clean Government

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The environment, the planet is dying so without a viable planet to live on life becomes impossible.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Ralph Nader, because he has done more for the people in my lifetime than any other living politician.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The 1966 movie the King of Hearts with Alan Bates

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Integrity

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Honesty

What legacy would you like to leave?

A planet that is not dead

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Christmas

What is your favorite book? Why?

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Captain Planet, fiction often imitates life

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The level of corruption

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

no, better if they don't

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Clean water and air

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Collaboration

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, in the end we are all human beings wanting better for the state.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Let the Green and Libertarian Parties do it, they can be the most objective about what would be fair.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Energy

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

U.S. President