Benjamin R. Frederick (born July 8, 1982) is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives and the former mayor of Owosso.

Biography

An Owosso native, Frederick was elected to the city council in 2007 and was selected by the council as mayor in 2009.

Prior to his election to the House, Frederick worked for three members of the Michigan Legislature.

Electoral history

2016

General Election—85th District
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanBen Frederick24,68356.21%
DemocraticAnthony Karhoff15,12434.44%
LibertarianRoger Snyder2,4255.52%
ConstitutionMatthew Shepard1,6743.81%
Write-inRobert Cottrell30.01%
Total votes43,909100%
Republican hold
Primary Election—85th District
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanBen Frederick5,69064.91%
RepublicanHartmann Aue2,08723.81%
RepublicanRobert Cottrell7068.05%
RepublicanGeorge Sode2833.23%
Total votes8,766100%

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Michigan House of Representatives
Preceded byTriston ColeMajority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives 2021–2023Succeeded byAbraham Aiyash