Dave Pagel
| Dave Pagel | ||
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| Michigan House of Representatives District 78 | ||
| Representative | ||
| In office | ||
| January 1, 2013 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| 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 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Berrien County Board of Commissioners | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Berrien Springs High School | |
| Bachelor's | Michigan State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Apple Farmer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Issues
Campaign themes
Pagel's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
On why I am running for State Representative
- Excerpt:" I strongly believe in being grateful for life’s blessings and in giving back to society in whatever way a person can."
On our economy
- Excerpt:"Growlng our economy will be my number one priority in Lansing. As our economy strengthens, quality jobs become available to everyone who is willing to work hard. Whether you have an advanced degree or are skilled in a trade or are just willing to work your way up in a company, the key is having an opportunity to use your skills in a quality job."
On Education
- Excerpt:"I am a strong proponent of public education, and also understand the value of parochial schools and the choice to home school children."
On Agriculture
- Excerpt:"Farmers face many risks and challenges, and need to be able to reduce some of those risks by having crop insurance affordably available."
On Southwest Michigan
- Excerpt:"I am so proud and blessed to have spent my life in this area, and will work hard in Lansing to see that the next generation can have opportunities to stay in southwest Michigan and have a great quality of life here. "
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pagel served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Local Government, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Michigan Competitiveness | ||||
| • Tourism | ||||
Elections
2012
Pagel won election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 78. He defeated David H. Mann and Brian Savage in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Jack Arbanas (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 78, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dave Pagel |
61.1% | 23,227 | |
| Democratic | Jack Arbanas | 38.9% | 14,802 | |
| Total Votes | 38,029 | |||
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 78 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Dave Pagel |
67.9% | 5,776 |
| Brian Savage | 17.5% | 1,487 |
| David Mann | 14.6% | 1,242 |
| Total Votes | 8,505 | |
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Pagel is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Pagel raised a total of $17,005 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 12, 2013.[4]
| Dave Pagel's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State House, District 78 |  |
$17,005 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $17,005 | |||
2012
Pagel won election to the Michigan House of Representatives, District 78 in 2012. During that election cycle, Pagel raised a total of $17,005.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 78 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dave Pagel's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $5,000 | |||
| Pagel, David | $4,000 | |||
| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association | $1,250 | |||
| Common Sense Leadership Fund | $1,000 | |||
| Michigan Health & Hospital Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $17,005 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- How they voted: School dissolution, fireworks, Medicaid debated by Michigan ... - MLive.com
- Michigan House Republicans Buckle on Obamacare Medicaid Expansion - Michigan Capitol Confidential
- Medicaid Expansion Bill Heads to the House - Michigan Capitol Confidential
- For First Time, Snyder Signs Pagel's Bill - WSJM
- Senior slam - Herald Palladium (subscription)
- Pagel's Bill Helps Simplify Election Process - WSJM
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| Preceded by Sharon Tyler (R) |
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