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Anthony Karhoff
Anthony Karhoff was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 85 of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Karhoff's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
| “ | Economy
Despite claims that the economy is bouncing back, we know the truth: Most of our middle-class families are hurting. Needed tax credits have been cut, entrepreneurs find it impossible to compete with big businesses and our state’s infrastructure is in shambles, with no realistic plan to improve it and put Michiganders back to work. As your next state representative, I will fight to protect the middle class, and make sure that Shiawassee County families are able to do more than just make ends meet. Education With the rising cost of higher education, fewer and fewer families are able to help prepare their kids for the future. Whether it’s going to a traditional four-year university or finding the down payment for a vocational program, our families should never have to choose between paying their bills or helping their children succeed. As state representative, I will make sure our kids have the options and resources they need to pursue tomorrow’s top careers. Transparency in Government Michigan’s citizens deserve accountability from their government and expect to receive it, instead of being forced to watch as special interests and lobby groups flood Lansing with money. As state representative, I will support the fight to expand the Freedom of Information Act to include the governor and the Legislature and make sure that our state government is one that is open and available to the people it represents.[2] |
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016. Incumbent Ben Glardon (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Ben Frederick defeated Anthony Karhoff, Roger Snyder and Matthew Shepard in the Michigan House of Representatives District 85 general election.[3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 85 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ben Frederick |
56.22% | 24,683 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Karhoff | 34.45% | 15,124 | |
| Libertarian | Roger Snyder | 5.52% | 2,425 | |
| U.S. Taxpayers | Matthew Shepard | 3.81% | 1,674 | |
| Total Votes | 43,906 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Anthony Karhoff defeated John Horvath, Joyce Surprenant and John Vincent in the Michigan House of Representatives District 85 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 85 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Anthony Karhoff |
34.53% | 1,157 | |
| Democratic | John Horvath | 33.15% | 1,111 | |
| Democratic | Joyce Surprenant | 25.40% | 851 | |
| Democratic | John Vincent | 6.92% | 232 | |
| Total Votes | 3,351 | |||
Ben Frederick defeated Hartman Aue, Robert Cottrell and George Sode in the Michigan House of Representatives District 85 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 85 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ben Frederick |
64.91% | 5,690 | |
| Republican | Hartman Aue | 23.81% | 2,087 | |
| Republican | Robert Cottrell | 8.05% | 706 | |
| Republican | George Sode | 3.23% | 283 | |
| Total Votes | 8,766 | |||
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See also
- Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan House of Representatives District 85
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Michigan State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Elect Anthony Karhoff, "Issues," accessed October 18, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
