Experienced. 

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Anthony G. Forlini, current Macomb County Clerk, is running to be Michigan’s next Secretary of State.

​As a dedicated Michigan public servant, businessman, and proven leader, Tony is committed to restoring trust, accountability, and efficiency to the Secretary of State’s office.

A lifelong resident of Macomb County and proud native of St. Clair Shores, Tony has spent decades serving his community with dignity and results.

He currently serves as Macomb County Clerk, where he has delivered measurable improvements in service delivery, streamlined operations, and strengthened election security. 

Prior to that, Tony represented Michigan’s 24th District in the State House of Representatives and served as Supervisor of Harrison Township. 
His experience in both local and state government gives him a deep understanding of how to run a modern, accountable, and citizen-focused Secretary of State’s office.

​Tony earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University and has been a successful small business owner for more than three decades.

Husband, Father, Grandpa

Family is his greatest pride and joy.

Anthony and his wife Diane have been married for over four decades. They have three children and four grandchildren. 
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Anthony G. Forlini has deep roots ​in Michigan

Anthony is proud to be a lifetime Michigan resident and
​will continue to bring a no-nonsense approach to government.

Anthony is a lifelong resident of Macomb County and proud native of St. Clair Shores.

​He is a product of local schools. Anthony attended St. Germaine Elementary and graduated from Fraser High School before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University.

Married to Diane Forlini for 40 years, they are parents to three children. All of their children have successful careers. They are proud grandparents to four grandchildren. Anthony is deeply rooted in his community in both faith and service.​

Professionally and civically engaged, Anthony has in the past held membership and leadership roles including:

• St. Hubert Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight
• Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Board Member
• Italian American Cultural Center, Senior Vice President
• St. John North Shores Hospital Foundation, Board Member
• NOI Foundation, Executive Committee Member
• Western Michigan University Alumni Association, Founding President, SE Michigan
• Chapter
• Families Against Narcotics, Executive Board Member
• St. Hubert Catholic Church, Youth Group Co-Leader​

In recognition of his charitable efforts fostering goodwill between Italy and the United States, Anthony was knighted in 2016 by Italian President Sergio Mattarella.
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Most recently, in 2025, the Macomb County Clerk’s Office under the leadership of Anthony received two national awards from Tyler Technologies for innovation and operational efficiency. His organization was the only one in Michigan to win an award and the only one in the country to win two out of 5,000 eligible municipalities nationwide.

• Current Macomb County Clerk
• Former Michigan State Representative
• Named 2024 Columbus Day "Man of the Year" by the Detroit Area Columbus Day Celebration Committee
• Knighted by President Sergio Mattarella of Italy for charitable works between the two countries in 2016
• Past Board Member, St. John North Shores Hospital Foundation
• Charter President of Southeast Michigan Chapter of Western Michigan Alumni Association
• Past Senior Vice President of Italian American Cultural Center
• Past Board Member of Macomb County Chamber of Commerce
• Past Youth Co-Leader at St. Hubert Catholic Church
• Past Grand Knight, St. Hubert Knights of Columbus
• Married over 38 years with 3 children with successful careers and 3 grandchildren
• Graduate of Western Michigan University, BBA
• Fraser High School Graduate
• St. Germaine Elementary School Graduate