Mike McFall

Mike McFall (born March 4, 1974) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, McFall represents Michigan's 8th House District, representing parts of Madison Heights, Ferndale, and Detroit, along with all of Hazel Park, and Highland Park.

Early life and education
Mike McFall was born on March 4, 1974, and grew up in Burton, Michigan, a suburb of Flint. Growing up his father worked for General Motors and was a member of UAW while his mother worked at a local elementary school.

McFall graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor of science in community development and public administration. He worked in the nonprofit sector and as a Membership Services and Philanthropy Associate for the Williams Syndrome Association before being elected.

Local office
In 2017, McFall and his husband moved to Hazel Park, where he quickly became part of the local community, joining local community boards and becoming elected to the city council in 2019. As a member of the city council and the downtown development authority he launched the Downtown Hazel Park Initiative, designed to rejuvenate the downtown and attract business from wealthier, surrounding communities. He would also be elected Mayor Pro Tempore of the city.

State legislature
In February 2022 McFall announced his candidacy for the Michigan House of Representatives, filing to run in the newly drawn 8th district, declaring his priorities to be supporting skilled trades, fixing municipal finance, and supporting mental health. He also made clear the importance of LGBTQ representation in Lansing, and the need to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

After winning the primary he was elected by a landslide in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Personal life
McFall is openly gay, and made history as part of the largest LGBTQ+ legislative cohort in Michigan. He lives in Hazel Park with his husband and pets, two dogs and one cat.