MEET KATIE KNISS
FOR GOD, FAMILY, AND COUNTRY
Katie believes in our Constitution’s principles of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” She knows that it’s our just duty as American citizens to ensure our government remains for the people and by the people. As a Michigan native, mother, wife, and small business owner, Katie has worked tirelessly as a grassroots leader and Constitution Coach with Patriots Academy. Katie ran for State Representative in 2022 and was the Grand Traverse County Republican Party Chair for 2023 and part of 2024. Katie will be known as a stateswoman rather than a politician. Defined as being actively engaged in government, wise, skillful and respected, Katie is also principled and tough. She was given the nickname the 'Mama Bear of Northern Michigan' and she will do what it takes to protect the future for our kids.
EDUCATION
Katie understands the importance of having parents involved in their children’s schooling. She will fight to end CRT and DEI indoctrination, ban pornographic books from school libraries and keep boys out of girls bathrooms and sports. Katie homeschools her kids and is a strong supporter of school choice.
ECONOMY
Katie knows that small businesses make up Michigan’s economy and create the jobs that provide for our families and their futures. She opposes forced Union dues and will work to eliminate income tax and get citizens back to work.
ELECTION INTEGRITY
Without honest and fair elections our country is lost. Katie will work to make sure American's voices are heard and get dead people off the voter rolls.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Being a wife of a former Marine and current county jail sergeant, Katie strongly supports our front-line heroes and military vets. She will work to increase funding for secure jails and safe neighborhoods.
NO MANDATES
Katie will stand firm against vaccine mandates, school shutdowns and protect small businesses.
2ND AMENDMENT
Katie will fight to repeal unconstitutional gun laws including Red Flag Laws and protect lawful gun owners.
PRO LIFE
Katie believes in the sanctity of life in the womb and will fight to protect the unborn.
FREE SPEECH
Katie believes that free speech is a God given right to everyone.
ENDORSEMENTS
"Katie will not only vote against all Gun Control bills, but her focus will be to repeal/defund current MI gun control laws. I talked at length about the 2A with Katie. She is very solid, and a really cool lady. 👍 Please support this grassroots candidate in her effort to defeat current far left gun grabbing MI Rep Betsy Coffia."
- Micah Young, 2A Edu https://www.youtube.com/@2aEduer
“Katie is a fearless leader during times when too many leaders are paralyzed with fear. I am confident she will serve the best interests of the citizens of her district not the Lansing lobbyist class.”
- Patrick Colbeck former Michigan Senator and author of Wrestling Gators, An Outsider’s Guide to Draining the Swamp and the 2020 Coup
“Kate Kniss has my 1 million percent endorsement. She’s one of the hardest working and most genuine people I have ever known. Kniss will stand up to secure our elections and stop the nonsense in Lansing.”
- Joe Welsh owner of Milk and Honey
“I am amazed at her leadership ability, and her strong beliefs regarding the political conditions in our country. She is a strong advocate for family values, for the rights of individuals, and for less government control. She is set on stemming the tide of liberal politics and focused on a return to traditional values that have been the hallmark of our nation since its beginning. She is fearless when it comes to confrontation and will not be influenced by persuasive arguments from her opponents. I recommend her as a viable choice for a place in our state’s legislature.”
- Stanley L. Hayes (Grandfather), Author and Retired Methodist Pastor
“I have known Katie Kniss all her life. She has faced many challenges and difficulties with courage and determination, I believe she would do the same as a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives.”
- Joyce Hayes
“Katie Kniss is a courageous and resolute woman of God who can be relied on to work towards no-nonsense solutions to difficult issues. She’ll be a tenacious, conservative voice for family Christian values. She can be trusted to make prayerfully considered decisions even in the face of cultural opposition and will be steadfast in her stand for true democracy.”
- Ruthann Berry, 4-time Author, Public Speaker, and Small Business Owner
For the past 2 years we have witnessed what happens when leftists get control of a State. We have even seen how some “so called” Republicans go along with these leftist ideas. I love Michigan. It is a beautiful place with great people. We need Katie Kniss in the State House to stop this leftist takeover of our State. Katie is the only Conservative in this race. Katie will fight for limited government and true freedom for everyone in Michigan. That’s why I am supporting Katie Kniss for State Representative.
- Jim DeSana, District 29 State House Representative and member of the Michigan House Freedom Caucus
