Jeff Oesterle
| Jeff Oesterle | ||
| Candidate for | ||
| Michigan House of Representatives District 67 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Vevay Township Trustee, Supervisor | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Mason High School | |
| Bachelor's | Grand Valley State College | |
| Websites | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Jeff Oesterle was Republican candidate for Michigan House of Representatives in District 67.
Issues
Campaign themes
Oesterle's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt:"We need to push forward and continue this progress. We need solution driven leaders in Lansing who can make the tough decisions to keep Michigan on its path."
Education
- Excerpt:"I understand that our education system needs to be adequately funded in order to provide future needs. I will work to promote an education system that can accomplish this."
Constituent Service
- Excerpt:"I will make every effort to be available to listen to your concerns and thoughts. I will also be sure my staff understands the importance of an active relationship between my office and those who elected me to represent them."
Agriculture
- Excerpt:"Agriculture is the second largest industry in the state and an industry that didn’t falter during the economic downturn. We need to help provide markets home and abroad for Michigan agriculture."
Right to Life
- Excerpt:"I am a member of Right to Life and strongly support the rights of the unborn."
Elections
2012
Oesterle ran in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 67. He defeated Ashley Kring in the August 7 Republican primary and was defeated by Tom Cochran (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 67, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Tom Cochran |
56.4% | 24,916 | |
| Republican | Jeff Oesterle | 43.6% | 19,275 | |
| Total Votes | 44,191 | |||
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 67 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Jeff Oesterle |
79.1% | 4,641 |
| Ashley Kring | 20.9% | 1,225 |
| Total Votes | 5,866 | |
2010
He was a candidate for District 67 in the Michigan House of Representatives in the November 2, 2010 state legislative elections. Oesterle defeated Jeff Hall and Tricia Opper in the August 3 Republican primary. He faced Barbara Byrum in the general election on November 2, 2010 and was defeated.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 67 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Barbara Byrum (D)
|
17,823 | |||
| Jeff Oesterle (R) | 15,962 | |||
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