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Dan Scripps
Dan Scripps was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 101 of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Scripps' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Good jobs in a growing economy
- Excerpt: "Dan Scripps is focused on creating good jobs, increasing incomes for local workers, supporting small businesses, and strengthening Michigan’s middle class."
Supporting local schools
- Excerpt: "A product of Michigan public schools, Dan Scripps knows how a quality education can unlock doors to opportunity. His service as a college trustee and Board member for a nationally recognized early childhood center give him a unique perspective on the value of education from pre-school to an affordable college degree."
Protecting our environment
- Excerpt: "A hiker, hunter, angler, and committed conservationist, Dan Scripps knows that Michigan’s Great Outdoors define our way of life – especially here in Northwest Michigan. Dan is well known and respected for his commitment to preserving Michigan’s natural resources – including a lifetime 100% voting record from leading conservation organizations."
Reforming state government
- Excerpt: "Too often, those we send to Lansing spend more time trying to advance a narrow partisan agenda than representing local interests. Dan Scripps will be a State Representative that puts local people first – a true representative."
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 Ray Franz (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Curt VanderWall defeated Dan Scripps in the Michigan House of Representatives District 101 general election.[2]
Michigan House of Representatives, District 101 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
54.01% | 27,852 | |
Democratic | Dan Scripps | 45.99% | 23,719 | |
Total Votes | 51,571 | |||
Source: Michigan Secretary of State |
Dan Scripps ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 101 Democratic primary.[3][4]
Michigan House of Representatives, District 101 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Party | Candidate | |
Democratic | ![]() |
Curt VanderWall defeated Cary Urka and Mark Walter in the Michigan House of Representatives District 101 Republican primary.[3][4]
Michigan House of Representatives, District 101 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
58.58% | 7,100 | |
Republican | Cary Urka | 14.24% | 1,726 | |
Republican | Mark Walter | 27.18% | 3,295 | |
Total Votes | 12,121 |
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See also
- Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan House of Representatives District 101
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Michigan State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Dan Scripps, "Home," accessed October 18, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016