John J. Gleason (b. August 26, 1954 [1]) is a Democratic politician and former Clerk/Register of Deeds for Genesee County, Michigan.
[2] Both current officeholders, Clerk Michael J. Carr and(Register of Deeds Rose Bogardus, of the soon to be merged positions filed to run for new office.
[4] Gleason defeat Republican Michael Stikovich in the Clerk/Register general election 119,838 to 52,996.
[5] Local news outlets reported on April 8, 2022, Gleason was arrested on several charges.
The charges are bribing or intimidating a witness and willful neglect of duty.