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Colleen Turk
Colleen Turk (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 47. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Turk completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2018
General election
Incumbent Henry Vaupel defeated Colleen Turk in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 47 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 47
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Henry Vaupel (R) | 66.4 | 28,948 |
 | Colleen Turk (D)  | 33.6 | 14,638 | |
| Total votes: 43,586 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Colleen Turk advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 47 on August 7, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 47
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colleen Turk | 100.0 | 6,267 |
| Total votes: 6,267 | |||
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Republican primary election
Incumbent Henry Vaupel advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 47 on August 7, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 47
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Henry Vaupel | 100.0 | 11,638 |
| Total votes: 11,638 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Colleen Turk completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Turk's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Increase Take-Home Pay for Working Class & Retirees Restore Education Funding for Students Protect Michigan's Natural Resources
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I'm passionate about healthcare policy.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Mending the Divides: Creative Love in a Conflicted World is part of my inspiration to run for office.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity to do the right thing even when know one is looking and communication skills so constituents can learn what's happening in government.
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See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
- Michigan House of Representatives
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