Michael Knapik
| Michael Knapik | ||
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| Massachusetts State Senate, Second Hampden and Hampshire | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10-$100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| 1991 - 1994 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | College of the Holy Cross, 1985 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 11, 1963 | |
| Place of birth | Westfield, Massachusetts | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Knapik served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1991 to 1994. His other political experience includes serving as the third assistant minority floor leader in the Senate from 1997 to 2002, and serving on the Westfield School Committee and Republican City Committee.
Biography
Knapik earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross in 1985. His professional experience includes working as a legislative aide for Massachusetts House Minority Leader Steven Pierce[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Knapik served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Knapik served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Knapik served on these committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets | ||||
| • Ethics and Rules | ||||
| • Federal Stimulus Oversight Joint | ||||
| • Financial Services Joint | ||||
| • Public Service Joint | ||||
| • Revenue Joint | ||||
| • Rules Joint | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Election history
2012
Knapik won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts State Senate Second Hampden and Hampshire District. Knapik was unopposed in the September 6 Republican primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Knapik won re-election to the Second Hampden and Hampshire District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
| Massachusetts State Senate - Second Hampden and Hampshire District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Michael Knapik (R)
|
38,886 | |||
| All Others | 360 | |||
| Blanks | 10,563 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Knapik won re-election for the Senate election for the Second Hampdan and Hampshire district. [4] In this election he raised $114,995; of that total $110,595 (96.2%) was from in state contributions and $4,400 (3.8%) was from out of state contributions.[5]
| Massachusetts State Senate - Second Hampden and Hampshire district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Knapik (R)
|
53,578 | |||
| All Others | 469 | |||
| Blanks | 16,452 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Knapik received $107,929 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Knapik's campaign in 2010 | |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Sanford, Marcia | $850 |
| Konefal Jr, Stanley | $770 |
| Levine, John P | $750 |
| Scott, Mary Ellen | $750 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $107,929 |
2008
In 2008 Michael Knapik collected $114,995 in donations. [7]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cash Receipts- Picnic Event | $1,619 |
| Beer Distributors of Massachusetts | $1,000 |
| Retired Public Employees | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Association of Realtors | $900 |
Personal
Knapik was born in Westfield, Massachusetts, and is married to Kathleen Ann Duggan with two children. He has been involved in a number of organizations including Chicopee Tiger AC's, Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, Holy Cross Club, Pioneer Valley, Holyoke Saint Patrick's Day Committee, Noble Hospital, Slovak Citizens' Club of Westfield, Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield Citizen's Scholarship Foundation, Westfield Knights of Columbus, Westfield State College, and Westfield Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Recent news
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Michael Knapik News Feed
- Local Group Reacts to Mass. Senate's Welfare Reform Plan - abc40
- Mass. Senate Passes $34 Billion Budget - WBUR
- Gun Owners Action League, state Senator call for investigation of license delays - MetroWest Daily News
- 2013 Reader Raves draw record response for summer-fall categories - MassLive.com
- Mass. lawmakers begin private budget negotiations - Boston News, Weather ... - My Fox Boston
- With tickets for Springfield US Senate debate between Ed Markey, Gabriel ... - MassLive.com
- GOP lawmakers fight for EBT photo ID - WWLP 22News
- Editorial: State's financial backing of charter schools continues to erode - GazetteNET
- Holyoke Community College to honor two distinguished alumni Thur - CBS 3 ... - WSHM-TV
- Southwick Lions Club gives Melvin Jones award to Pamela Krynicki - MassLive.com
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External links
- Senator Knapik's website
- Office website
- Project Vote Smart policies
- Project Vote Smart senator biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Senator Knapik
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ 2012 Massachusetts Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributors to Michael Knapik
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