Christina Kafkakis
Christina M. Kafkakis (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 49. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Kafkakis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Christina M. Kafkakis was born in Flint, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 1998. Her career experience includes working as a photographer, small business owner, and in the food industry, biotech, and technical staffing. Kafkakis has been affiliated with Professional Photographers of America and the MSU Alumni Association.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Ann Bollin defeated Christina M. Kafkakis in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 49 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ann Bollin (R) | 55.8 | 25,118 |
 | Christina M. Kafkakis (D)  | 44.2 | 19,910 | |
| Total votes: 45,028 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 49
Christina M. Kafkakis advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 49 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christina M. Kafkakis | 100.0 | 7,488 |
| Total votes: 7,488 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Ann Bollin advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 49 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ann Bollin | 100.0 | 10,232 |
| Total votes: 10,232 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chase Turner (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Kafkakis' endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Christina M. Kafkakis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kafkakis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I believe that collaboration – not valuing partisanship over people –is key to successfully representing constituents. I am running because I believe in the politics of possibility.
If we work together, we can build a Michigan that works for us all. We deserve strong communities and thriving public schools, roads that last, and innovations in renewable energy. Our families deserve neighborhoods free from contamination, jobs with living wages, access to affordable healthcare, and improving access to skills training and continuing education.
As a small business owner, I have had the privilege of getting to know and collaborating with other entrepreneurs and community members. As parents, my husband and I built our ‘village’ with fellow parents and neighbors, and as a volunteer, I’ve been honored to work side-by-side with other charitable-minded people. When we invest in our communities, the whole state benefits: our economy improves, our families thrive, and we set ourselves up for a brighter future.- Focused on Community: A great community comes together and works toward one common goal, while bettering everyone in the process. At the core is the ability to listen to one another, to review all the facts and data, and to show each other respect. If we build and sustain relationships with our peers, we learn from each other, gain support and can work together to create a course of action will benefit our district as a whole.
- Focused on Opportunity: All Michigan residents deserve the opportunity to provide for their families – without sacrificing their values. Families are an integral part of any community, and policies that encourage affordable childcare and paid family leave will empower them. Supporting small businesses and the skilled trades is key to building a strong economy. Grants for entrepreneurs, help for startup companies, and minority business development encourages economic health on Main Street.
- Focused on Responsibility: All Michigan residents deserve to feel safe and welcome in their communities. Our duty as responsible citizens is to foster social awareness and self-management skills – and recognize how our decisions affect others. Preserving the health of our communities starts with making sure that everyone, from children to senior citizens, has access to affordable and appropriate health care. Access to life-saving medications is a right, not a privilege.
PUBLIC HEALTH: Access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare with lower cost prescription medications. Increase awareness and access to mental health services.
ECONOMY: Support small business and the skilled trades, including apprenticeship programs and internships.
Advocate for living wages, collective bargaining rights and workplace protections. Sustain a diverse economy by prioritizing working families by offering affordable child care and paid family leave.
INFRASTRUCTURE: Repair and maintain our bridges and roads. Provide access to high-speed, affordable internet. Guarantee each citizen has access to clean drinking water.
Those that have compassion can evaluate a situation and have the ability to see points from both sides. Those with integrity are always fighting for the truth, even if that truth can be painful to face. And those with determination never give up, despite the obstacles that they might encounter.
Education, Commerce and Tourism, Communications and Technology, Families Children and Seniors, Health Policy, Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, Transportation, and Workforce Trades and Talent.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 6, 2022
