Peter MacGregor
| Peter MacGregor | ||
 | ||
| Michigan House of Representatives District 73 | ||
| 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 School of Business, 1988 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
MacGregor is a former small business owner.
MacGregor graduated from the Michigan State University School of Business in 1988.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, MacGregor served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, MacGregor served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Peter MacGregor endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
MacGregor won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 73. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Scott Schuiling (D), Ron Heeren (L) and Ted Gerrard (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 73, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Peter MacGregor Incumbent |
63.5% | 32,466 | |
| Democratic | Scott Schuiling | 32.2% | 16,489 | |
| Libertarian | Ron Heeren | 3% | 1,537 | |
| Independent | Ted Gerrard | 1.3% | 666 | |
| Total Votes | 51,158 | |||
2010
MacGregor won election to the District 73 Seat in 2010. He defeated Bob Becker, Bruce Hawley, Jeanine Herlacher, Paul Hibbard, Steve Jazwiec, Tim Nelson, Tom Norton and Dennis Smith in the August 3 Republican primary. He faced Jerrod Roberts (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 73 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter MacGregor (R)
|
26,413 | |||
| Jerrod Roberts (D) | 9,168 | |||
| Ron Heeren (L) | 1,188 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for MacGregor is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, MacGregor raised a total of $142,356 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[3]
| Peter MacGregor's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State House, District 73 |  |
$99,444 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State House, District 73 | |
$42,912 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $142,356 | |||
2012
MacGregor won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, MacGregor raised a total of $99,444.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter MacGregor's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $4,350 | |||
| Michigan Health & Hospital Association | $3,250 | |||
| Muchmore Harrington Smalley & Associates | $3,000 | |||
| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association | $2,800 | |||
| Health Care Association Of Michigan | $2,800 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $99,444 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
MacGregor won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, MacGregor raised a total of $42,912.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter MacGregor's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $2,500 | |||
| Michigan Association Of Health Plans | $1,500 | |||
| MacGregor, Peter F. | $1,069 | |||
| Turnaround PAC | $1,050 | |||
| Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $42,912 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- How they voted: School dissolution, fireworks, Medicaid debated by Michigan ... - MLive.com
- Despite budget snub, MDOT chief takes road funding stump to Grand Rapids - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
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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
Peter MacGregor received a 75% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[4]
Personal
MacGregor and his wife Christine have three children.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of West Michigan Leaders," February 27, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press "Michigan - Summary Vote Results," Accessed August 7, 2012
- ↑ Follow the Money, "MacGregor, Peter." Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Votes, "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 25, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Pearce (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 73 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
- 2012 endorsement of Mitt Romney for President
- Current member, Michigan House of Representatives
- Republican Party
- 2010 challenger
- House of Representatives candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
- 2010 candidate
- Michigan
- 2010 open seat
- 2012 incumbent
- House of Representatives candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (winner)
