Earl Poleski
| Earl Poleski | ||
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| Michigan House of Representatives District 64 | ||
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Albion College, 1978 | |
| Master's | Walsh College | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Certified Public Accountant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Poleski has worked as a CPA since 1981.
Poleski graduated from Albion College in 1978, and received his Masters Degree in Taxation Science from Walsh College in 1986.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Poleski served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Financial Liability Reform, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Poleski served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Poleski won election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 64. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Barbara Shelton (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 64, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Earl Poleski Incumbent |
56.2% | 20,190 | |
| Democratic | Barbara Shelton | 43.8% | 15,729 | |
| Total Votes | 35,919 | |||
2010
Poleski won election to the District 64 Seat in 2010. He defeated Jane Grover in the August 3 Republican primary. He defeated Martin Griffin (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 64 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Earl Poleski (R)
|
15,649 | |||
| Martin Griffin (D) | 10,777 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Poleski raised $141,942 in contributions. [2]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Poleski, Earl | $29,340 |
| Bolger Restore Michigan Fund | $5,000 |
| Michigan Association Of Cpas | $5,000 |
| Michigan Republican Party | $5,000 |
Recent news
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- Emergency manager funding uncertain in state Legislature - Oakland Press
- Oakland County commissioner: Axing paid sick days is wrong - Oakland Press
- Michigan Lottery eyes Internet despite opposition - Lansing State Journal
- State House fires first salvo in budget battle - Detroit Free Press
- Michigan lawmakers, Snyder differ on saving for later - Detroit Free Press
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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.[3]
January 2011 - March 2012
Earl Poleski received a 75% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[3]
External links
- House website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
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