Dale Zorn
| Dale Zorn | ||
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| Michigan House of Representatives District 56 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 1. 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $71,685/year | |
| Per diem | $10,800 yearly expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Automotive Business | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Zorn works for the family business, Zorn's Service Inc., opened by his father in 1953. He also served the Raisinville Township for 10 years, and for the past 20 years served as the Monroe County Commissioner.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Zorn served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Energy and Technology | ||||
| • Health Policy | ||||
| • Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Zorn served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Energy and Technology | ||||
| • Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Dale Zorn endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
Zorn won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 56. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Larry Crider (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 56, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dale Zorn Incumbent |
57.6% | 23,592 | |
| Democratic | Larry Crider | 42.4% | 17,338 | |
| Total Votes | 40,930 | |||
2010
Zorn won election to the District 56 Seat in 2010. He defeated Bob Wentz in the August 3 Republican primary. He defeated Kate Ebli (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 56 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dale Zorn (R)
|
15,582 | |||
| Kate Ebli (D) | 13,945 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Zorn is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Zorn raised a total of $161,765 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 10, 2013.[3]
| Dale Zorn's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State House, District 56 |  |
$121,435 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State House, District 56 | |
$40,330 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $161,765 | |||
2012
Zorn won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Zorn raised a total of $121,435.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dale Zorn's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| 15th Congressional District Republican Committee Of Michigan | $5,000 | |||
| Bolger Restore Michigan Fund | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Association Of Realtors | $5,000 | |||
| DTE Energy | $5,000 | |||
| Business Leaders For Michigan | $5,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $121,435 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Zorn won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Zorn raised a total of $40,330.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dale Zorn's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Zorn, Dale | $9,251 | |||
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $5,000 | |||
| Monroe County Republican Executive Committee | $2,250 | |||
| Bolger Restore Michigan Fund | $1,000 | |||
| Michigan Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $40,330 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Scorecards
Tea Party Scorecard
The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[4]
January 2011 - March 2012
Dale Zorn received a 68% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[4]
Personal
Zorn and his wife Cindy have four children.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney Campaign Website "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Speaker of The House Jase Bolger and Additional Members of The Michigan Legislature," September 19, 2011
- ↑ Associated Press "Michigan - Summary Vote Results," Accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Zorn, Dale W." Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Votes, "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012
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