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Cathy Forbes
Cathy Forbes was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 100 of the Michigan House of Representatives. She ran unsuccessfully for District 34 of the Michigan State Senate in 2014.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Forbes' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Education
- Excerpt: "To put it simply, education is going to be my number one focus as your State Senator and I will work every single day to advocate for our schools and our students right here in West Michigan. "
Jobs
- Excerpt: "I'll work with our employers right here in West Michigan to enact the policies that will truly encourage job growth. It starts with creating a highly educated workforce that shows companies that there's no better place to invest in than here in Michigan."
Roads
- Excerpt: "As a State Senator, I will work to reform our process for funding our roadways to guarantee reliable maintenance and modernization. Fair tax policies that fund our infrastructure systems without burdening citizens at the pump must be put in place, and the legislature must make roads and other infrastructure projects a priority. "
Taxes
- Excerpt: "I support fair tax policies that require corporations to pay their fair share and allow for economic growth for small businesses, individuals, and families. If elected, I am committed to working with my colleagues to craft a sensible tax plan for both individuals and businesses that will provide relief to working families while still ensuring Michigan’s economic growth. "
Environment and Energy
- Excerpt: "As an elected official, I will seek to strengthen the ability of wildlife and environmental agencies to keep Michigan’s natural resources safe from ruin. I will work to keep our water supply free from harmful chemicals and invasive species, and will oppose any attempts to send it to other states. "
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 Jon Bumstead (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Scott VanSingel defeated Sandy Clarke in the Michigan House of Representatives District 100 general election.[3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 100 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott VanSingel |
67.27% | 25,721 | |
| Democratic | Sandy Clarke | 32.73% | 12,514 | |
| Total Votes | 38,235 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Sandy Clarke defeated Cathy Forbes in the Michigan House of Representatives District 100 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 100 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sandy Clarke |
58.98% | 1,602 | |
| Democratic | Cathy Forbes | 41.02% | 1,114 | |
| Total Votes | 2,716 | |||
Scott VanSingel defeated Dan Eley and John Wilterink in the Michigan House of Representatives District 100 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 100 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott VanSingel |
76.42% | 9,528 | |
| Republican | Dan Eley | 8.06% | 1,005 | |
| Republican | John Wilterink | 15.52% | 1,935 | |
| Total Votes | 12,468 | |||
2014
- See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Michigan State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 22, 2014. Cathy Forbes was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Goeff Hansen defeated Nick Sundquist in the Republican primary. Hansen defeated Forbes in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Goeff Hansen Incumbent |
55.6% | 39,129 | |
| Democratic | Cathy Forbes | 44.4% | 31,246 | |
| Total Votes | 70,375 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Goeff Hansen Incumbent |
62.4% | 9,203 |
| Nick Sundquist | 37.6% | 5,538 |
| Total Votes | 14,741 | |
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See also
- Michigan State Senate
- Michigan State Senate District 34
- Michigan State Senate elections, 2014
- Michigan State Legislature
- Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan House of Representatives District 100
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2016
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, “2014 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing,” accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ forbesforsenate.com, "Issues," accessed July 18, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Senator," accessed August 6, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Senator," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan General Candidate Listing," accessed September 8, 2014
