Michigan GOP Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Unpaid Taxes and Failed Businesses

Financial struggles of state House candidates raise questions about their economic policies and credibility.

LANSING — A group of Republican candidates for Michigan’s state House is under fire for their personal financial mismanagement, raising doubts about their ability to manage the state’s finances. An investigation by the American Journal News reveals a troubling history of unpaid taxes, failed businesses, and financial irresponsibility among these candidates despite their campaign promises to improve Michigan’s economy.

Tax Troubles and Failed Businesses Undermine GOP Candidates’ Credibility

Ronald Singer, running in House District 13, has built his platform around slashing taxes and increasing oversight of state spending. Yet, Singer himself failed to pay property taxes on four Warren condominiums in 2019 and 2020. This follows previous troubles with a Fraser apartment building he owned, which was cited for a rat infestation in 2005. His opponent, Democratic incumbent Rep. Mai Xiong, has seized on these revelations, highlighting the hypocrisy in Singer’s campaign message.

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