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Daniel Mahoney (Michigan)
Daniel Mahoney (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 46. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Mahoney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Daniel Mahoney was born in Jackson, Michigan. He earned a high school diploma from Jackson High School. Mahoney's career experience includes working as a case manager. As of 2024, he was affiliated with the NAACP and the Jackson County Democratic Party.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Kathy Schmaltz defeated Daniel Mahoney in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 46 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kathy Schmaltz (R) | 52.1 | 21,563 |
 | Daniel Mahoney (D)  | 47.9 | 19,851 | |
| Total votes: 41,414 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 46
Daniel Mahoney advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 46 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Daniel Mahoney | 100.0 | 5,914 |
| Total votes: 5,914 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Kathy Schmaltz advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 46 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Schmaltz | 100.0 | 6,174 |
| Total votes: 6,174 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Daniel Mahoney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mahoney's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I proudly served as Jackson County Commissioner, representing the 7th District for seven years. I continue to serve on several boards, committees, and commissions as part of my commitment to public service.
I am running for this office because I have seen the needs at the county level as County Commissioner, and as the Mayor of Jackson, I have seen the needs at the city level. I would be the best candidate to go to Lansing to advocate for the resources we need inside District 46. I recognize the diverse groups inside District 46, which would make me the strongest representative for this district.- I am a candidate who can deliver results. Before holding political office, I led community volunteer efforts to donate 10,000 backpacks to local students. As Jackson County Commissioner, I led efforts to start a youth employment program; and as Mayor, I have worked to alleviate poverty and expand internet access for my constituents. As a State Representative, I will continue to produce results for everyone in District 46. I believe my previous experiences in public office make me well suited for this role and to be a productive state representative who brings back results to our district.
- We must work to protect our democracy. Michigan has seen threats to various rights that should never be in question. For example, the right to vote, the right for women to choose, or the right to clean drinking water. I am a candidate who believes the role of our State Representative should be to protect those rights, not threaten them.
- I am a candidate who will represent everyone in District 46. I recognize the diverse communities within this district, from the urban center of downtown Jackson to the more rural and suburban areas in Grass Lake. Having worked on both the county and city levels, I recognize the needs of both urban and rural constituents. I am campaigning on the message that all of these voices matter. As a State Representative, I will ensure that every voice is heard.
To me, economic prosperity means that we must cut down barriers that prevent mom-and-pop shops from thriving. We must protect freedoms guaranteed to individuals in our Michigan constitution. And we must uplift marginalized voices. In doing this, we have a path to success, attracting talent and jobs to our state and creating a Michigan for everyone.
Those holding office should be able to deliever results; not filibuster while playing partisan politics, prevent funding from reaching communties that need it, nor should they placate those who do not have the interests of their constituents in mind.
Darius Williams - Jackson County Commissioner
Jackson City Council
Sue Shink - Michigan State Senator
Libby Brown - Jackson Public Schools
Carrie Rheingans - Michigan State Representative
Jane Pachenco - Chelsea Mayor
Chelsea City Council
Michigan Association of Justice
League of Conservation Voters
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 46 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2024
