Kevin Cotter
| Kevin Cotter | ||
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| Michigan House of Representatives District 99 | ||
| 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 | ||
| High school | Shepherd High School, 1995 | |
| Bachelor's | Central Michigan University, 1999 | |
| J.D. | Thomas M Cooley Law School, 2006 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 26, 1977 | |
| Place of birth | Mt Pleasant, MI | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Prior to his election to the House, Cotter served as a partner in the Kerr Law Firm, PLLC in downtown Mt. Pleasant.
Cotter graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Administration, and with a Master's of Science in Administration.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Cotter served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Elections and Ethics, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Michigan Competitiveness | ||||
| • Tax Policy | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cotter served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Elections
2012
Cotter won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 99. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Adam Lawrence (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 99, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kevin Cotter Incumbent |
57.4% | 18,150 | |
| Democratic | Adam Lawrence | 42.6% | 13,468 | |
| Total Votes | 31,618 | |||
2010
Cotter won election to the District 99 Seat in 2010. He defeated Christine Alwood in the August 3 Republican primary. He defeated Toni Sessoms (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 99 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kevin Cotter (R)
|
16,647 | |||
| Toni Sessoms (D) | 9,202 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Cotter is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Cotter raised a total of $256,973 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 13, 2013.[2]
| Kevin Cotter's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State House, District 99 |  |
$144,178 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State House, District 99 | |
$112,795 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $256,973 | |||
2012
Cotter won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Cotter raised a total of $144,178.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kevin Cotter's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Cotter, Kevin M. | $4,000 | |||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $3,575 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $3,250 | |||
| Michigan Credit Union League | $2,850 | |||
| Midland County Republican Committee | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $144,178 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Cotter won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Cotter raised a total of $112,795.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kevin Cotter's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Bolger Restore Michigan Fund | $3,500 | |||
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $2,500 | |||
| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association | $1,500 | |||
| Meijer, Inc. | $1,000 | |||
| Michigan Association of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $112,795 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Kevin Cotter News Feed
- Republican Ploy to Stop Medicaid Expansion? - Mackinac Center for Public Policy
- Michigan Legislators Taking Action To Nullify Prohibition - Tenth Amendment Center (blog)
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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
Kevin Cotter received a 75% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[3]
Personal
Cotter has a wife, Jennifer.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
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