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Rick Outman
| Rick Outman | ||
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| Michigan House of Representatives District 70 | ||
| 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 | Grand Valley State University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Outman is the owner of Outman Excavating.
Outman graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science in Teaching.
Issues
Campaign themes
Outman's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Small Business Owner Focused on Job Creation
- Excerpt:"While it is not the job of government to make jobs, it is the job of government to make an environment that is friendly so businesses can create jobs."
I Believe Life is Precious
- Excerpt:"Life is a gift from God, and I will fight to protect His most precious gift: life. We must protect the most vulnerable in our communities: the sick, the elderly, and the unborn. This is why I am Pro-Life."
Dedicated to Creating Transparency in Government
- Excerpt:"Lawmakers often forget who employs them, US! I believe that it is important to create accountability and transparency in our government. The books should be open for all to see and everything should be done out in the open."
Defender of the 2nd Amendment
- Excerpt:"From my time in the military serving our country and a lifetime spent hunting, my belief that the right to bear arms is part of what makes this country great. This belief led me to join the National Rifle Association, and I will fight to protect and restore our freedoms in every way."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Outman served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Elections and Ethics | ||||
| • Energy and Technology | ||||
| • Families, Children, and Seniors | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Outman served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Energy and Technology | ||||
| • Redistricting and Elections | ||||
Elections
2012
Outman won election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 70. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Mike Huckleberry (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 70, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Rick Outman Incumbent |
54.5% | 17,709 | |
| Democratic | Mike Huckleberry | 45.5% | 14,809 | |
| Total Votes | 32,518 | |||
2010
Outman won election to the District 70 Seat in 2010. He defeated Denise Drury, Lloyd Scoby, Ed Sternisha and Michael Van Kleeck in the August 3 Republican primary. He defeated Michael Huckleberry (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 70 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rick Outman (R)
|
12,932 | |||
| Michael Huckleberry (D) | 10,086 | |||
| Patty Hone (L) | 518 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Outman raised $203,810 in contributions. [3]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Republican Campaign Cmte Of Michigan | $137,118 |
| Michigan Republican Party | $5,000 |
| Bolger Restore Michigan Fund | $5,000 |
| Turnaround PAC | $4,000 |
Recent news
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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
Rick Outman received a 73% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[4]
Personal
Outman and his wife Kris have three children.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael Huckleberry (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 70 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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- Current member, Michigan House of Representatives
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