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American politician from Michigan

Anthony G. Forlini (born February 4, 1962) is an American 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. He is currently a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2026 Michigan Secretary of State election.^[2]^[3]

Early life

On February 4, 1962, Forlini was born in Detroit, Michigan. Forlini’s father was an Italian from the town of Cassino, Italy.^[4]^[5]
Forlini grew up in St. Clair Shores. Forlini attended St. Germaine Elementary School.

Education

In 1984, Forlini earned a degree in Business from Western Michigan University. Forlini is a Certified Financial Planner.^[4]

Career

As a businessman, Forlini is the owner of Design Financial Inc.^[4]

In 2004, Forlini became a township supervisor in Harrison Township, Michigan, until 2011.^[4]

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]^[4]
District 24 covers Harrison Township as well as portions of Clinton Township and Macomb Township.
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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.^[2]^[3]

Awards

Personal life

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.^[4]

References

^ Cook, Jameson (2022-10-17). “Macomb County clerk’s hiring of election denier draws national attention”. The Macomb Daily. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
^ ^a ^b Lobo, Arpan (2025-09-24). “Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini joins GOP race for Michigan Secretary of State”. Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
^ ^a ^b Wethington, Paula (2025-09-24). “Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini declares candidacy for Michigan Secretary of State”. CBS News Detroit. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f “Anthony Forlini’s Biography”. Vote Smart. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
^ ^a ^b Hotts, Mitch (December 13, 2016). “Outgoing state Rep. Forlini knighted by the president of Italy”. macombdaily.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
^ “2010 Michigan Election Results”. mielections.us. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
^ “2012 Michigan Election Results”. mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
^ Michigan manual. Michigan. Legislative Service Bureau. (1993-1994 ed.). Lansing, MI: Legislative Service Bureau. 1993. ISBN 1878210068. OCLC 29583856.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
^ “Election 2016: Tony Forlini Candidate Questionnaire”. wdet.org. July 25, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
^ Snyder, Julie (January 30, 2017). “Miller hires Forlini for public works position”. candgnews.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

External links

[1] Cook, Jameson (2022-10-17). “Macomb County clerk’s hiring of election denier draws national attention”. The Macomb Daily. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[:0-2] Lobo, Arpan (2025-09-24). “Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini joins GOP race for Michigan Secretary of State”. Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[:1-3] Wethington, Paula (2025-09-24). “Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini declares candidacy for Michigan Secretary of State”. CBS News Detroit. Retrieved 2025-11-13.

[votesmart_forlini-4] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f “Anthony Forlini’s Biography”. Vote Smart. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

[macombdaily_forlini-5] Hotts, Mitch (December 13, 2016). “Outgoing state Rep. Forlini knighted by the president of Italy”. macombdaily.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

[6] “2010 Michigan Election Results”. mielections.us. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

[7] “2012 Michigan Election Results”. mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

[8] Michigan manual. Michigan. Legislative Service Bureau. (1993-1994 ed.). Lansing, MI: Legislative Service Bureau. 1993. ISBN 1878210068. OCLC 29583856.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)

[9] “Election 2016: Tony Forlini Candidate Questionnaire”. wdet.org. July 25, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

[10] Snyder, Julie (January 30, 2017). “Miller hires Forlini for public works position”. candgnews.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

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+”’Anthony G. Forlini”’ (born February 4, 1962) is an American politician serving as the county clerk of [[Macomb County, Michigan]] since 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cook |first=Jameson |date=2022-10-17 |title=Macomb County clerk’s hiring of election denier draws national attention |url=https://www.macombdaily.com/2022/10/17/macomb-county-clerks-hiring-of-election-denier-draws-national-attention/ |access-date=2025-11-13 |website=[[The Macomb Daily]] |language=en-US}}</ref> A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], Forlini previously served as a member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] from 2011 through 2016. He is currently a candidate for the Republican nomination in the [[2026 Michigan Secretary of State election]].<ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:1″>{{Cite web |last=Wethington |first=Paula |date=2025-09-24 |title=Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini declares candidacy for Michigan Secretary of State |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/anthony-forlini-candidate-michigan-secretary-of-state/ |access-date=2025-11-13 |website=[[WWJ-TV|CBS News Detroit]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
-”’Anthony G. Forlini”’ (born February 4, 1962) is an American politician from Michigan. Forlini was a Republican member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] for the [[Michigan’s 24th House of Representatives district|24th district]] from 2011 through 2016.
 == Early life ==
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 In 2017, Forlini became an Operations Manager with Macomb County Public Works.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.candgnews.com/amp/news/miller-hires-forlini-public-works-position-98941 |title=Miller hires Forlini for public works position |website=candgnews.com |first=Julie |last=Snyder |date=January 30, 2017 |accessdate=March 5, 2020}}</ref>
-As of 2021, he is the current Macomb County Clerk. During his campaign, his tagline was “Every vote matters, every vote counts,” ensuring that a voter’s voice matters in the eyes of the United States.
+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.<ref>https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/09/24/republican-anthony-forlini-michigan-secretary-of-state-race/86324770007/</ref>
 == Awards ==
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 == Personal life ==
 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 [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]].<ref name=”votesmart_forlini”/>
-== See also ==
-* [[Candice Miller]] (Commissioner of Macomb County Public Works)
 ==References==