Roads+℠

Since 1981, Roads+℠ has played a vital role in CRA’s legislative success in Lansing.

Roads+℠ is the name for the advocacy arm of CRA, bringing together people who understand the value of good roads and bridges.

The goal of Roads+℠ is to promote better road and bridge policies in Michigan by endorsing and contributing to the campaigns of candidates for state office who understand road and bridge issues and will advocate judicious road policies.

Become a Member of Roads+℠ or renew your membership!

Dues are accepted year-round by Roads+℠. For a minimum of $50 a year, you can help create good local road policy in Lansing. Contribute over $2,000 over the years and you’re honored with Lifetime Member status. Additional donations are always welcome.

Click the button below to become a member or renew your membership!

Join or renew now!

If you have any questions, contact Roads+℠ at 517.482.1189.

Cash contributions above $20 and corporate checks prohibited by law.


2026 Primary Election endorsements

Roads+℠ has endorsed the following House and Senate candidates for the 2026 August Primary Election:

STATE HOUSE

District  Candidate name

1             Rep. Tyrone Carter

3             Rep. Alabas Farhat

6             David Lauer

10           Rep. Veronica Paiz

18           Kelly Garrett

19           Rep. Samantha Steckloff

21           Rep. Kelly Breen

23           Rep. Jason Morgan

24           Rep. Ranjeev Puri

28           Rep. Jamie Thompson

30           Rep. William Bruck

32           Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.

33           Rep. Morgan Foreman

34           Rep. Nancy Jenkins-Arno

35           Rep. Jennifer Wortz

38           Rep. Joey Andrews

39           Rep. Pauline Wendzel

42           Rep. Matt Hall

43           Rep. Rachelle Smit

44           Rep. Steve Frisbie

45           Rep. Sarah Lightner

46           Rep. Kathy Schmaltz

48           Rep. Jennifer Conlin

49           Rep. Ann Bollin

50           Rep. Jason Woolford

55           Rep. Mark Tisdel

56           Rep. Sharon MacDonell

57           Rep. Thomas Kuhn

58           Rep. Ron Robinson

59           Sylvia Grot

60           Rep. Joseph Aragona

61           Rep. Denise Mentzer

62           Rep. Alicia St. Germaine

64           Rep. Joseph Pavlov

67           Rep. Phil Green

68           Rep. David Martin

72           Rep. Mike Mueller

73           Rep. Julie Brixie

76           Rep. Angela Witwer       

79           Rep. Angela Rigas

83           Rep. John Fitzgerald

86           Rep. Nancy De Boer

87           Rep. Will Snyder

88           Rep. Greg VanWoerkom

89           Patrick Kapenga

90           Lynn Afendoulis

91           Rep. Pat Outman

92           Rep. Jerry Neyer

93           Rep. Tim Kelly

94           Rep. Amos O’Neal

95           Rep. Bill Schuette

96           Rep. Timmy Beson

97           Mark Piotrowski

98           Rep. Gregory Alexander

100        Rep. Tom Kunse

102        Rep. Curt VanderWall

104        Rep. John Roth

105        Rep. Ken Borton

106        Rep. Cam Cavitt

 

MICHIGAN SENATE

District  Candidate name

2             Rep. Erin Byres

4             Sen. Darrin Camilleri

5             Rep. Matt Koleszar

7             Rep. Jason Hoskins

10           Rep. Natalie Price

11           Sen. Veronica Klinefelt

12           Sen. Kevin Hertel

13           Sean Carlson

14           Sen. Sue Shink

15           Felicia Brabec

16           Sen. Joe Bellino

17           Sen. Jonathan Lindsey

18           Sen. Thomas Albert

19           Rep. Julie Rogers

21           Sen. Sarah Anthony

23           Rep. Donnie Steele

24          Rep. Doug Wozniak

26           Rep. Matt Bierlein

27           Sen. John Daniel Cherry

28           Mark Polsdofer

30           Sen. Mark Huizenga

31           Michael Markey

34           Sen. Roger Hauck

35           Sen. Chedrick Greene

36           Sen. Michele Hoitenga

37           Sen. John Damoose

38           Rep. Dave Prestin


Golf Outings

Roads+℠ Golf Outings are a great opportunity to get out and network with local supporters. Four events are held annually across the state. For more information on all golf outings, please visit the CRA events page.


Silent Auction



The Roads+℠ Silent Auction at CRA’s 2027 Highway Conference will be an opportunity to bid on unique items with all proceeds going directly to support Roads+℠.

Check back for more information in early 2027!

Questions? Call CRA at 517.482.1189.


Trustees

Chair: Rob VerHeulen, Kent County Road Commission

Vice Chair: Barb Fuller, Washtenaw County Road Commission

Treasurer: Denise Donohue, County Road Association of Michigan

Staff Liaison: Ed Noyola, County Road Association of Michigan

Dennis Borchard, Saginaw County Road Commission

Larry Brown, PE, Allegan County Road Commission

Darrell Cass, PE, Menominee County Road Commission

Donna Cianciolo, Mackinaw Administrators

Alan Cooper

Ric Crawford, Shiawassee County Road Commission

Andy Dauksts, Give ‘Em A Brake Safety

Jeff Ely, AIS Construction Equipment Corp

John Hunt

Joanna Johnson

Ron Kendall, Eaton County Road Commission

Dorothy Pohl, CPA

John Rogers, Kalkaska

Bob Thompson, Cass County Road Commission

Burt Thompson, Antrim County Road Commission

Mark Timmer, Oceana County Road Commission