Dan Kildee
| Dan Kildee | ||
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| U.S. House, Michigan, District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 3, 2013-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Predecessor | Dale E. Kildee (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $174,000/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Campaign $ | $721,598 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Genesee County treasurer | ||
| 1997-2009 | ||
| Genesee County Commission | ||
| 1985-1997 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Central Michigan University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 11, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Flint, Michigan | |
| Net worth | $190,502 | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Kildee defeated Jim Slezak (R), Gregory Creswell (L), and David Davenport (I) to win the general election on November 6, 2012.
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Kildee is one of the most reliable Democratic votes, meaning he can be considered a safe vote for the Democratic Party in Congress.
Biography
Kildee was born in Flint, MI where he grew up in a close knit family. He attended the University of Michigan-Flint, but dropped out before getting his degree. He later returned to college and earned his B.S. in 2007. His first elected office was as the Genesee County Commissioner and then the county Treasurer. He later co-founded the Center for Community Progress which is a non profit that seeks to recommend policies to local cities and towns throughout the country.[1]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Kildee's academic, professional and political career:[2]
- 1976-1982: Attended University of Michigan-Flint
- 1976-1985: Youth specialist, Whaley Children’s Center
- 1985-1997: Genesee County Commission
- 1997-2009: Genesee County Treasurer
- 2007: Attended Central Michigan University, earned a B.S.
- 2009-Present: President and CEO, Center for Community Progress
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2013-2014
Kildee serves on the following committees:[3]
- Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
The following are six issues which were highlighted on Kildee's campaign website.[4]
- Jobs
Excerpt: "America needs more jobs. That’s why Congress’ first priority should be job creation and strengthening our economy. Yet after the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, Congress has refused to pass a single jobs bill. To get more Americans working, I believe we should be giving tax incentives to companies that create jobs in Michigan, not funding those that ship our jobs overseas."[5]
- Medicare
Excerpt: "In Congress, I will fight any plan that tries to eliminate or privatize Medicare."[6]
- Education
Excerpt: " Fully funding our schools must be a priority because our children deserve the best education possible. I believe we must also invest in higher education and ensure that everyone can afford to go to college."[7]
- The Environment
Excerpt: "I believe we need stronger – not weaker – standards to ensure that the air we breathe and water we drink is free from contamination and that our environment is preserved for future generations."[8]
- Women’s Issues
Excerpt: "I believe we should be increasing access to health care for women, not dictating or limiting their options."[9]
- Corporate Money Out of Politics
Excerpt: "We’ve got to get the money out of politics. The U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision has opened the floodgates, letting corporations and a handful of billionaires have unlimited influence and reign over our elections."[10]
Elections
2012
Kildee won election in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 5th District.[11] Kildee ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary.[12] He defeated Jim Slezak (R), Gregory Creswell (L), and David Davenport (I) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[13]
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| U.S. House, Michigan, District 5 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Dan Kildee |
65% | 214,531 | |
| Republican | Jim Slezak | 31.5% | 103,931 | |
| Libertarian | Gregory Creswell | 1.5% | 4,990 | |
| Independent | David Davenport | 2% | 6,694 | |
| Total Votes | 330,146 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Kildee is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Kildee raised a total of $721,598 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 16, 2013.[15]
| Dan Kildee's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | US House (Michigan, District 5) |  |
$721,598 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $721,598 | |||
2012
Kildee won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Kildee's campaign committee raised a total of $721,598 and spent $579,339.[16]
| U.S. House, Michigan District 5, 2012 - Dan Kildee Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $721,598 |
| Total Spent | $579,339 |
| Total Raised by Election Runner-up | $57,221 |
| Total Spent by Election Runner-up | $56,950 |
| Top contributors to Dan Kildee's campaign committee | |
| Shaltz Automation | $12,500 |
| American Assn for Justice | $10,000 |
| American Crystal Sugar | $10,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | $10,000 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Union | $10,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Health Professionals | $57,382 |
| Casinos/Gambling | $46,000 |
| Public Sector Unions | $43,500 |
| Building Trade Unions | $41,000 |
| Industrial Unions | $40,100 |
Analysis
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Kildee missed 0 of 89 roll call votes from Jan 2013 to Mar 2013, which is 0.0% of votes during that period. This is better than the median of 2.2% among the lifetime records of representatives currently serving.[17]
Net Worth
2011
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Kildee's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $81,005 and $299,999. This averages to $190,502, which is lower than the $5,107,874 average net worth for Democratic representatives in 2011.[18]
Voting with party
2013
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Kildee has voted with the Democratic Party 96.8% of the time. This ranked 37th among the 201 House Democrats as of June 2013.[19]
Personal
Dan is married to his wife of 23 years, Jennifer. They have two children attending college in Michigan. [20]
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a Google news search for the term Dan + Kildee + Michigan + House
- All stories may not be relevant to this page due to the nature of the search engine.
Dan Kildee News Feed
- Michigan has July target for splitting $100 million for demolitions among 5 cities - MLive.com
- Michigan taking brunt of food stamp cuts - Battle Creek Enquirer
- Blight funding 'may be a gift we're not excited' to receive, says Grand Rapids ... - MLive.com
- Congressman Dan Kildee discusses ways to keep college affordable - The Flint Journal - MLive.com
- How Michigan can fight blight in urban areas: Join us for a live chat - MLive.com
- Rep. Kildee To Live For Week On Food Stamp Budget - CBS Local
- Report: 5 Michigan cities may qualify for $100M in federal funds for home ... - MLive.com
- Pet coke dust control plan submitted in Michigan - CBC.ca
- Bill Would Allow Families to Save More for Education - Heritage.org (blog)
- Michigan Rep To Live On Food Stamps - WLNS
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External links
- Official Campaign Site
- Official U.S. House website
- Profile at Facebook
- Profile at Twitter
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Congressional profile at CongressMerge.com
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Tumblr Page
- YouTube Campaign Announcement
References
- ↑ Kildee's Campaign Website, About Dan (Accessed: October 5, 2012)
- ↑ National Journal, "Michigan, 5th House District," November 7, 2012
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress"
- ↑ Dan Kildee On the Issues (Accessed: October 5, 2012)
- ↑ Dan Kildee On the Issues (Accessed: October 5, 2012)
- ↑ Dan Kildee On the Issues (Accessed: October 5, 2012)
- ↑ Dan Kildee On the Issues (Accessed: October 5, 2012)
- ↑ Dan Kildee On the Issues (Accessed: October 5, 2012)
- ↑ Dan Kildee On the Issues (Accessed: October 5, 2012)
- ↑ Dan Kildee On the Issues (Accessed: October 5, 2012)
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Michigan"
- ↑ Michigan Department of State "Primary Results"
- ↑ Associated Press primary results
- ↑ YouTube channel
- ↑ 'Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Dan Kildee," Accessed May 16, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets " 2012 Re-Election Cycle," Accessed February 15, 2013
- ↑ GovTrack, "Dan Kildee" Accessed April 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets Dan Kildee Summary Accessed February 19,2012
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party," Accessed June 4, 2013
- ↑ Campaign Website
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U.S. House - Michigan District 5 2013-present |
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