Anthony Forlini

Tony Forlini
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – December 2016
Preceded bySarah Roberts
Succeeded bySteve Marino
Personal details
Born (1962-02-04) February 4, 1962 (age 64)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseDiane Forlini
Children3
EducationWestern Michigan University (BA)

Anthony G. Forlini (born February 4, 1962) is an American businessman and politician serving as the county clerk of Macomb County, Michigan since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Forlini previously served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2011 through 2016, and as the supervisor of Harrison Township, Michigan from 2004 to 2011. He is currently the Republican nominee for the 2026 Michigan Secretary of State election.

Early life

On February 4, 1962, Forlini was born in Detroit, Michigan. Forlini's father was an Italian from the town of Cassino, Italy. Forlini grew up in St. Clair Shores. Forlini attended St. Germaine Elementary School.

Education

In 1984, Forlini earned a degree in Business from Western Michigan University. Forlini is a Certified Financial Planner.

Career

As a businessman, Forlini is the owner of Design Financial Inc.

In 2004, Forlini became a township supervisor in Harrison Township, Michigan, until 2011.

On November 2, 2010, Forlini won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 24. Forlini defeated Sarah Roberts and Keith P. Edwards with 50.18% of the votes. On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Forlini won the election and continued serving District 24. Forlini defeated Philip Kurczewski with 54.71% of the votes. District 24 covers Harrison Township as well as portions of Clinton Township and Macomb Township.

In 2016, Forlini announced that he was running for Congress in Michigan's 10th District as Candice Miller, the then current Representative, was not running for another term. He later came in fourth in the primary, getting 10% of the vote.

In 2017, Forlini became an Operations Manager with Macomb County Public Works.

Since 2021, he has served as the Macomb County clerk.

On September 24, 2025, Forlini entered the 2026 Michigan Secretary of State election, seeking the Republican nomination.

Awards

Personal life

Forlini's wife is Diane Forlini. They have three children and four grandchildren. Forlini's family currently live in Harrison Township, Michigan. Forlini is a Roman Catholic.

References

  1. ↑ Cook, Jameson (October 17, 2022). "Macomb County clerk's hiring of election denier draws national attention". The Macomb Daily. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Anthony Forlini's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Wethington, Paula (September 24, 2025). "Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini declares candidacy for Michigan Secretary of State". CBS News Detroit. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  4. ↑ Dailey, Katherine (August 22, 2026). "DeBoyer officially wins LG nomination as Michigan Republicans focus on leadership change in Lansing". Michigan Advance. Retrieved August 22, 2026. Anthony Forlini and Doug Lloyd were officially nominated for secretary of state and attorney General, respectively, after both winning the party's endorsement at its March convention.
  5. 1 2 Hotts, Mitch (December 13, 2016). "Outgoing state Rep. Forlini knighted by the president of Italy". The Macomb Daily. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  6. ↑ "2010 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  7. ↑ "2012 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  8. ↑ Michigan manual. Michigan. Legislative Service Bureau. (1993-1994 ed.). Lansing, MI: Legislative Service Bureau. 1993. ISBN 1878210068. OCLC 29583856.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  9. ↑ "Election 2016: Tony Forlini Candidate Questionnaire". wdet.org. July 25, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  10. ↑ Snyder, Julie (January 30, 2017). "Miller hires Forlini for public works position". candgnews.com. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  11. ↑ Hotts, Mitch (August 23, 2026). "Forlini secures Republican nomination for secretary of state". The Macomb Daily. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  12. ↑ Lobo, Arpan (September 24, 2025). "Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini joins GOP race for Michigan Secretary of State". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 13, 2025.