Tim Greimel
Democratic · MI
Tim Greimel is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan District 10. His campaign site says he previously served as mayor of Pontiac and in the Michigan legislature, including as Democratic Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Where Tim Greimel stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (2 records), Reduce Wealth Gap (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Voted to expand Michigan Medicaid eligibility to adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. The House passed HB 4714 76-31.
June 13, 2013Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: michiganvotes.org
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Voted for $28 million to respond to Flint’s contaminated water supply. The House passed HB 5220 106-0.
January 20, 2016Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: michiganvotes.org
Co-sponsored Oakland County support for state bills restricting synthetic cannabinoids. The board adopted the resolution 23-0.
August 19, 2010Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cdn.oakgov.com
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 1 support
Voted for SB 934, raising Michigan’s minimum wage to $9.25 by 2018 with inflation adjustments. The House passed it 76-34.
May 27, 2014Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: michiganvotes.org
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 2 support
Voted for SB 934, raising Michigan’s minimum wage to $9.25 by 2018 with inflation adjustments. The House passed it 76-34.
May 27, 2014Supports Labor Rights
Source: michiganvotes.org
Voted against SB 116, which barred union contracts requiring workers to join or support a union. The House passed it 58-52.
December 11, 2012Supports Labor Rights
Source: michiganvotes.org
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 2 support
As Pontiac mayor, called for law enforcement to review a forensic audit of the previous administration’s spending.
August 9, 2022Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: wxyz.com
Co-sponsored a proposal to post every Oakland County check online. He objected when it was sent to committee; his objection lost 11-12.
August 19, 2010Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: cdn.oakgov.com
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Co-sponsored a proposal to post every Oakland County check online. He objected when it was sent to committee; his objection lost 11-12.
August 19, 2010Supports Government Efficiency
Source: cdn.oakgov.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
As Pontiac mayor, welcomed a $16.328 million federal grant for Pike Street and a trail connection. He said the full project was funded at $20.328 million.
June 27, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: peters.senate.gov
Voted for $28 million to respond to Flint’s contaminated water supply. The House passed HB 5220 106-0.
January 20, 2016Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: michiganvotes.org
Voted to expand Michigan Medicaid eligibility to adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. The House passed HB 4714 76-31.
June 13, 2013Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: michiganvotes.org
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
Voted to expand Michigan Medicaid eligibility to adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. The House passed HB 4714 76-31.
June 13, 2013Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: michiganvotes.org
Track record — Personal Income Tax Reduction
Personal Income Tax Reduction · 2 support
Introduced HB 5970 for a refundable state tax credit up to $500 for car damage caused by poor roads. The bill went to committee.
May 9, 2018Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: michiganvotes.org
Voted to increase Michigan’s state income tax personal exemption. The House passed HB 5420 105-1.
January 25, 2018Supports Personal Income Tax Reduction
Source: michiganvotes.org
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
Offered a successful amendment preserving jury-trial rights for claims against individual state employees.
December 4, 2013Supports Civil Rights
Source: michiganvotes.org
Introduced HB 5982 to let Michigan voters change their registration address online. The bill went to committee.
October 17, 2012Supports Civil Rights
Source: michiganvotes.org
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 1 support
Introduced HB 5125 to require auto insurers to cut premiums at least 25% if related insurance reforms passed. The bill went to committee.
October 17, 2017Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: michiganvotes.org
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
As Pontiac mayor, welcomed a $16.328 million federal grant for Pike Street and a trail connection. He said the full project was funded at $20.328 million.
June 27, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: peters.senate.gov
Track record — General
General · 6 records
Received Democrats Work For America’s endorsement in the 2026 Michigan U.S. House District 10 primary.
July 3, 2026
Source: democratsworkforamerica.org
Vetoed Pontiac City Council’s resolution opposing federal immigration raids and asking the city to explore legal-aid partnerships.
February 13, 2025
Source: cms3.revize.com
Received the Michigan AFL-CIO endorsement for the 2018 U.S. House District 11 election.
June 18, 2018
Source: miaflcio.org
Introduced HB 4366 to return unused Pontiac school district property to the state. The bill went to committee.
March 24, 2015
Source: michiganvotes.org
Was chosen by Michigan House Democrats as their incoming minority leader.
November 8, 2012
Source: wkar.org
As Rochester school board vice president, publicly opposed teaching intelligent design in science classes.
May 26, 2005
Source: discovery.org
Past race Tim Greimel ran in:
- Representative in Congress District 10 · August 4, 2026 · Congressional District 10, Michigan