Melissa Perron

Melissa Perron earned a high school diploma from Rudyard High School, an associate degree from Bay Mills Community College in 2014, and a bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2026.

Perron's career experience includes working as a community advocate.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

a mother of five, Sault Tribe member, advocate, and lifelong Northern Michigan resident running to bring real experience and authentic voice to the 107th District. Melissa has worked within school districts, in tribal family services, and across the service industry in jobs where she learned what working families actually need, not what politicians think they need. Melissa founded an advocacy group for Michigan's Corrections Officers during the ongoing staffing crisis.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I've navigated the systems that are failing us:

I've fought insurance companies to get care for medically complex children

I've worked in schools where teachers are stretched too thin

I've worked minimum-wage jobs where one unexpected expense meant disasterI represent voices that are rarely heard:

Corrections officer families watching their loved ones burn out.

Rural mothers choosing between pediatrician appointments and paying bills.

Tribal citizens who deserve representation that honors sovereignty.

Working-class families who can't hire lobbyists.I've already proven I don't wait for permission to lead:

Founded an advocacy group for the MDOC staffing crisis.

Educated myself on policy processes and legislative advocacy.

Built grassroots coalitions across the district.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Michigan feels divided not just by politics, but by geography, access, and whether a leader truly listens. Bridging Michigan means closing those gaps. For too long, communities across Northern Michigan rural towns, small cities, families, and tribal communities have felt overlooked when decisions are made far away in Lansing. People deserve a representative who listens, stays accessible, and is present year-round delivering steady, accountable leadership instead of just appearances. Someone that understands their way of life and brings their voices to the table. I believe leadership isn’t about picking sides. It’s about connecting people, listening first, and turning shared challenges into real solutions. ‍ ‍

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

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