Valerie Kindle
| Valerie Kindle | ||
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| Candidate for | ||
| Michigan House of Representatives District 1 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Wayne State University, Michigan State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | AFL-CIO training specialist/AFSCME/State of Michigan | |
| Websites | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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She is a lifelong resident of Harper Woods, and has spent her career working primarily for various charities and volunteer organizations.
Elections
2012
Kindle ran in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 1. She ran against Christopher Cavanagh, Brian Banks, Scott Benson and Gregory Robinson in the Democratic primary on August 7. Kindle was defeated by Brian Banks in the Democratic primary.[2] Incumbent Timothy Bledsoe (D) is running in the District 2. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 1 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Brian Banks |
30.8% | 2,304 |
| Scott Benson | 29.6% | 2,208 |
| Christopher Cavanagh | 17.1% | 1,275 |
| Valerie Kindle | 16.5% | 1,235 |
| Gregory Robinson | 6% | 450 |
| Total Votes | 7,472 | |
Campaign themes
Kindle has made affordable education, healthcare, and insurance a focus of her campaign. Additionally, she seeks to return more state revenue to cities. She opposes Right to Work legislation.
Endorsements
As listed on her campaign website, Kindle was endorsed by the following individuals and organizations:
- John Conyers, Jr., Congressman, District 14
- Tim Killeen, Wayne County Commissioner, District 1
- Ken Poynter, Mayor, Harper Woods
- John Conyers, Jr., Congressman
- Pastor D.L. Harville, New Life Ministries Worldwide
- Rev. Dr. James Younger, Wayside MBC
- Elder Zack Hicks, Faith Clinic COGIC
- Pastor James Minnick, President of Calvary Council of Baptists Pastors
- 13th Congressional District
- 14th Congressional District
- Michigan AFSCME Council 25
- Michigan AFT (American Federation of Teachers)
- Michigan Spanish Speaking Dems
- Grosse Pointe Democratic Club
- NOW (National Organization for Women)
- Eastside Slate
Recent news
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- White House announces it will not send troops into Syria - Daily Caller
- Activist group opposes college admin appointee because he is white - Daily Caller
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External links
- Official Campaign Website
- Kindle on Facebook
- MiVote.org
- Michigan Board of Elections-2012 Candidate List
References
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State "General Election Candidate List" Accessed September 11, 2012
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State "General Election Candidate List" Accessed September 11, 2012
- ↑ [http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/candlist/12PRI/12PRI_CL.HTM Michigan Department of State "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," Accessed May 18, 2012
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