Thomas Hooker
| Thomas Hooker | ||
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| Michigan House of Representatives District 77 | ||
| 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 | |
| Master's | Western Michigan University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hooker is a Red Cross instructor. He has previously worked as a teacher in the Byron Center Public School system.
Hooker graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor's degree, and then from Western Michigan University with his Master's degree.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hooker served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Families, Children, and Seniors, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Health Policy | ||||
| • Military and Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hooker served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Families and Children's Services | ||||
| • Health Policy | ||||
Elections
2012
Hooker won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 77. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Scott Barton (D) and Larry Warner (L) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 77, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Thomas Hooker Incumbent |
60.4% | 23,599 | |
| Democratic | Scott Barton | 36.3% | 14,191 | |
| Libertarian | Larry Warner | 3.3% | 1,300 | |
| Total Votes | 39,090 | |||
2010
Hooker won election to the District 77 Seat in 2010. He defeated Frank Murin, Rusty Richter, Dave Van Houten and Nate Vriesman in the August 3 Republican primary. He defeated Scott Barton (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 77 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Thomas Hooker (R)
|
18,088 | |||
| Scott Barton (D) | 6,913 | |||
| Brian Boyer (L) | 682 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Hooker is available dating back to 2010. Based on available campaign finance records, Hooker raised a total of $56,476 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 12, 2013.[2]
| Thomas Hooker's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State House, District 77 |  |
$28,229 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State House, District 77 | |
$28,247 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $56,476 | |||
2012
Hooker won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Hooker raised a total of $28,229.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Hooker's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $4,000 | |||
| Michigan Health & Hospital Association | $2,025 | |||
| Michigan Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association | $1,000 | |||
| DTE Energy | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $28,229 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Hooker won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Hooker raised a total of $28,247.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Thomas Hooker's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Hooker, Thomas B. | $6,489 | |||
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $2,000 | |||
| Friends Of West Michigan Business | $1,000 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $1,000 | |||
| Michigan Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $28,247 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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- How they voted: School dissolution, fireworks, Medicaid debated by Michigan ... - MLive.com
- Cruz will file immigration amendment allowing states to require proof of ... - Daily Caller
- Obama runs immigration bill from White House, according to new report - Daily Caller
- The one place in the world where the U.S. Congress is loved: Europe - Daily Caller
- Trump doesn't 'want to be critical' of Romney's campaign, is critical - Daily Caller
- Sessions takes on Rubio: 'It's not about just passing something; it's about ... - Daily Caller
- Duke University senior threatens 'student action' if Koch brothers buy newspapers - Daily Caller
- Despite budget snub, MDOT chief takes road funding stump to Grand Rapids - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
- How they voted: Hunting fees, vehicle sales taxes among issues tackled by ... - MLive.com
- Senate sends education budget to Snyder - WOOD-TV
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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
Thomas Hooker received an 84% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[3]
Personal
Hooker and his wife Pam have two children.
External links
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kevin Green (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 77 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
