# Gregory Markkanen

Gregory John Markkanen (born March 7, 1958) is a Republican politician. He has been serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2019, representing the 110th district.

## Political career

Markkanen first ran for state representative in 2016 for the 110th district, but was defeated by the Democratic incumbent Scott Dianda. Following Dianda's retirement, he ran for the seat in 2018, narrowly defeating Democratic candidate Ken Summers. He was reelected in 2020, in 2022, and in 2024.
Markkanen has been critical of president Joe Biden and the Biden administration, and has endorsed former president Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, saying "The policies of the last 3 years cannot continue. We have seen lawlessness and previously unimaginable horrors at our southern border long-enough. A country without a border cannot survive forever, and the person who is best able to put an end to it is Donald Trump."
Markkanen is pro-life and has repeatedly voted against protecting and furthering abortion rights in Michigan.

## Personal life

Markkanen holds a professional teaching certificate from the state of Michigan, and taught high school civics, history and geography for Baraga Area Schools. Markkanen is an Endowed Life Member of the National Rifle Association of America.

## Electoral history

2016 Michigan's 110th House of Representatives district election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Scott Dianda (incumbent) | 23,532 | 61.05 |
| | Republican | Gregory Markkanen | 15,016 | 38.95 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 38,548 | 100.0 |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
2018 Michigan's 110th House of Representatives district election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gregory Markkanen | 17,980 | 50.82 |
| | Democratic | Ken Summers | 17,401 | 49.18 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,381 | 100.0 |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |
2020 Michigan's 110th House of Representatives district election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gregory Markkanen (incumbent) | 25,802 | 57.59 |
| | Democratic | Janet Metsa | 18,457 | 41.20 |
| | Green | Rick Sauermilch | 543 | 1.21 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 44,802 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
2022 Michigan's 110th House of Representatives district election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gregory Markkanen (incumbent) | 25,462 | 63.35 |
| | Democratic | Casey VerBerkmoes | 14,732 | 36.65 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 40,194 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
2024 Michigan's 110th House of Representatives district election :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gregory Markkanen (incumbent) | 31,583 | 63.07 |
| | Democratic | Kim S. Corcoran | 18,493 | 36.93 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 50,076 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |