Ken Yonker
| Ken Yonker | ||
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| Michigan House of Representatives District 72 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State University | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Yonker has worked for Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Yonker graduated from Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Institute of Agricultural Technology.
Issues
Campaign themes
Yonker's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Supporting A Stronger Economic Strategy
- Excerpt:"Voted for a gimmick-free state budget that boldly eliminated $1.7 billion in government spending while paying off long-term debt."
Leading Government Reform Efforts
- Excerpt:"Sponsored teacher tenure reforms that ensure the best teachers are finding their way into our children’s classrooms."
Fighting For Our Values & Our Future
- Excerpt:"Voted to stop domestic partner benefits for state workers."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Yonker served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Elections and Ethics | ||||
| • Health Policy | ||||
| • Michigan Competitiveness, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Regulatory Reform | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Yonker served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Health Policy | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Regulatory Reform, Vice-chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Yonker won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 72. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Scott Urbanowski (D) and William R. Wenzel (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 72, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ken Yonker Incumbent |
58.5% | 24,653 | |
| Democratic | Scott Urbanowski | 37.9% | 15,982 | |
| Libertarian | William Wenzel | 3.5% | 1,481 | |
| Total Votes | 42,116 | |||
2010
Yonker won election to the District 72 Seat in 2010. He defeated Frederick Fleischmann and Eric Larson in the August 3 Republican primary. He defeated Brian Bosak (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 72 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ken Yonker (R)
|
24,801 | |||
| Brian Bosak (D) | 9,219 | |||
| William Wenzel (L) | 908 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Yonker is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Yonker raised a total of $156,142 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[3]
| Ken Yonker's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State House, District 72 |  |
$74,545 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State House, District 72 | |
$29,968 | |
| 2008 | Michigan State House, District 72 |  |
$51,629 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $156,142 | |||
2012
Yonker won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Yonker raised a total of $74,545.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ken Yonker's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Yonker, Ken | $25,000 | |||
| Bolger Restore Michigan Fund | $4,000 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $3,250 | |||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $2,350 | |||
| Michigan Health & Hospital Association | $1,900 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $74,545 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Yonker won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Yonker raised a total of $29,968.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ken Yonker's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Yonker, Ken | $5,000 | |||
| Bolger Restore Michigan Fund | $1,708 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $1,000 | |||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $1,000 | |||
| Michigan Health & Hospital Association | $550 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $29,968 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Yonker lost the election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Yonker raised a total of $51,629.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ken Yonker's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Yonker, Ken | $19,130 | |||
| Land Victory Fund | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $5,000 | |||
| Palmer, Roland E. | $1,886 | |||
| Land, Paul | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $51,629 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Ken Yonker News Feed
- Michigan House Republicans Buckle on Obamacare Medicaid Expansion - Michigan Capitol Confidential
- Despite budget snub, MDOT chief takes road funding stump to Grand Rapids - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
- Michigan Votes: Bill Would Lessen Mandates on Landscape Architects - Michigan Capitol Confidential
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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
Ken Yonker received a 69% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[4]
Personal
Yonker and his wife Amy have four children.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Justin Amash (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 72 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
