Tom Casperson
| Tom Casperson | ||
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| Michigan State Senate District 38 | ||
| 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 | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Michigan House of Representatives | ||
| 2002 - 2008 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Escanaba High School (1977) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 20, 1959 | |
| Place of birth | Escanaba, Michigan | |
| Religion | Assembly of God | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Tom worked for his family business, Casperson and Son Trucking, for 27 years. His work in the trucking industry, particularly a 1997 log truck accident spurred Tom to act, leading him to invent a safer way to transport lumber. He drafted a bill, and it was eventually signed into law by the governor in 2003.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Casperson served on the following committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes, Chair | ||||
| • Outdoor Recreation and Tourism | ||||
| • Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Casperson served on these committees:
| Michigan Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Natural Resources, Environmental and Great Lakes, Chair | ||||
| • Outdoor Recreation and Tourism | ||||
| • Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing | ||||
| • Transportation, Chair | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2010
Casperson won election to the 38th District of the Michigan State Senate in 2010. He defeated Democrat Michael Lahti in the November 2 general election.[1]
| Michigan State Senate, District 38 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Tom Casperson (R)
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49,868 | |||
| Michael Lahti (D) | 39,320 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Casperson is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Casperson raised a total of $945,656 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 1, 2013.[2]
| Tom Jasperson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State Senate, District 38 |  |
$95,846 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State Senate, District 38 |  |
$504,350 | |
| 2006 | Michigan State House, District 108 | |
$131,100 | |
| 2004 | Michigan State House, District 108 | |
$115,517 | |
| 2002 | Michigan State House, District 108 | |
$98,843 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $945,656 | |||
2012
Casperson was not up for election to the Michigan State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Casperson raised a total of $95,846.
| Michigan State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Casperson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Citizens Action Fund | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Petroleum Association | $4,500 | |||
| Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association | $4,294 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $3,500 | |||
| Cliffs Natural Resources | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $95,846 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Casperson won election to the Michigan State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Casperson raised a total of $504,350.
| Michigan State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Casperson's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Senate Republican Campaign Cmte Of Michigan | $192,228 | |||
| Casperson, Tom | $24,278 | |||
| Knights Of The Round Table | $10,000 | |||
| Farm-PAC | $10,000 | |||
| Michigan Chamber Of Commerce | $10,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $504,350 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Casperson won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Casperson raised a total of $131,100.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Casperson's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Michigan Association Of Realtors | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Petroleum Association | $4,670 | |||
| Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association | $3,250 | |||
| Michigan Chamber Of Commerce | $3,000 | |||
| Michigan Auto Dealers Association | $2,850 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $131,100 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Casperson won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Casperson raised a total of $115,517.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Casperson's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Michigan Association Of Realtors | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Farm Bureau/AgriPAC | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $4,900 | |||
| Michigan Bankers Association | $3,500 | |||
| Michigan Auto Dealers Association | $2,800 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $115,517 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Casperson won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Casperson raised a total of $98,843.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tom Casperson's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Casperson, Tom | $26,735 | |||
| House Republican Campaign Committee Of Michigan | $4,922 | |||
| Common Cents North | $3,000 | |||
| Michigan Farm Bureau | $2,500 | |||
| Michigan Chamber Of Commerce | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $98,843 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Recent news
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Tom Casperson News Feed
- Senator Casperson expresses disappointment over prison privatization - UpperMichigansSource.com
- Michigan Senate votes to ban cities from requiring sick leave - The Detroit News
- More freedom for off-road vehicles? Michigan lawmakers debate bill - Detroit Free Press
- Casperson's explanation not good enough - Daily Mining Gazette
- Local rules requiring minimum paid time off would be banned under Michigan ... - MLive.com
- Forestry Policy Conference - Starjournalnow
- Forestland management plan signed into law - ABC 10 News NOW
- The politics of nature meet the nature of politics - Great Lakes Echo
- UP economic development: Legislation on fast track - Escanaba Daily Press
- Timber! Michigan law aims to boost logging on private land by streamlining ... - 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.[3]
January 2011 - March 2012
Tom Casperson received a 49% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[3]
Personal
Casperson and his wife, Diane, have four children.
External links
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Facebook profile
References
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