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Joseph McClusky

Democratic · MI

Joseph McClusky is the Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 86 (Holland area). A Hope College graduate, he is challenging incumbent Nancy DeBoer.

Campaign Finance Information — State Representative District 86

Campaign Finance Information · State Representative District 86 · August 4, 2026

Data last updated July 27, 2026

Raised
$205,734
Loans
$4,000

Loans are borrowed money the campaign reported receiving — often from the candidate themselves — and are not counted in Raised.

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

  • NOT EMPLOYED$57,868
  • RETIRED$9,687
  • CONSULTANT$4,819
  • STATE SENATOR$3,000
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  • GLPA-LEAD$2,239
Direct contributions by size
  • $5,000+$56,750
  • $1,000-$4,999$44,850
  • $500-$999$31,696
  • $250-$499$22,680
  • $100-$249$33,936

Source: Michigan Campaign Finance · 2026 cycle · mi-boe.entellitrak.com

Track record

Social Programs and Welfare

· 1 record

  • Publicly criticized state Rep. Nancy DeBoer in a recorded interview for voting for a state school aid budget that eliminated funding for free school breakfast and lunch.

    September 5, 2025For

    Source: ottawanewsnetwork.org · researched July 24, 2026

General

· 5 records

  • Managed Democrat Larry Jackson's 2022 campaign for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 86th District against Nancy DeBoer.

    June 16, 2026

    Source: gandernewsroom.com · researched July 24, 2026

  • Received the Michigan League of Conservation Voters' endorsement for Michigan House District 86 on its 2026 candidate endorsement slate.

    April 14, 2026

    Source: michiganlcv.org · researched July 24, 2026

  • Volunteered with the Ottawa County Democratic Party after graduating from Hope College in 2019 and helped run Bryan Berghoef's 2020 congressional campaign against U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga.

    September 5, 2025

    Source: ottawanewsnetwork.org · researched July 24, 2026

  • Worked as development and communications associate director at the Holland Museum after stepping back from campaign work following the 2022 election cycle.

    September 5, 2025

    Source: ottawanewsnetwork.org · researched July 24, 2026

  • Served as regional political director for the Michigan House Democratic Fund during the 2024 election cycle, working with candidates and sitting members across nine West Michigan state House districts.

    September 5, 2025

    Source: ottawanewsnetwork.org · researched July 24, 2026

Elections

Profile last researched July 17, 2026.