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 2016 Knighted. Order of the Star of Italy. Presented by Maria Luisa Lapresa, the Consul of Italy in Detroit, Michigan.
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
External links Anthony Forlini at Ballotpedia.org Vote MI entry on Forlini Macomb Daily 11 October, 2011 entry on Forlini Anthony Forlini at wealthminder.com Nine Italian language students to travel to Italy with former State Representative, Anthony Forlini in June Anthony Forlini at mdoe.state.mi.us