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Donna Lasinski
Donna Lasinski (Democratic Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 52. She assumed office on January 1, 2017. She left office on January 1, 2023.
Lasinski (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 52. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Lasinski was the state House minority leader for the 2021-2022 session.[1]
Lasinski was a member of the Ann Arbor Board of Education in Michigan. She was first elected in 2014. Lasinski resigned in November 2016 after she was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.[2]
Biography
Donna Lasinski is a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Lasinski earned her bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance and organizational behavior from the University of Michigan and her MBA in marketing, finance and organizational behavior from Northwestern University. She is employed as the president of ThinkStretch LLC, which is a K-12 education company that emphasizes summer learning.[3]
Elections
2022
Donna Lasinski was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Donna Lasinski defeated Greg Marquis in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 52 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donna Lasinski (D) | 59.0 | 35,985 |
| Greg Marquis (R) | 41.0 | 25,022 | ||
| Total votes: 61,007 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Donna Lasinski advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 52 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Lasinski | 100.0 | 18,794 |
| Total votes: 18,794 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 52
Greg Marquis defeated Melanie Weidmayer in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 52 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Greg Marquis | 54.2 | 4,847 | |
| Melanie Weidmayer | 45.8 | 4,097 | ||
| Total votes: 8,944 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
- LEAP Forward[4]
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Donna Lasinski defeated Teri Aiuto in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 52 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Lasinski (D) | 60.5 | 30,089 |
 | Teri Aiuto (R) | 39.4 | 19,589 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 35 | ||
| Total votes: 49,713 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Donna Lasinski advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 52 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Lasinski | 100.0 | 14,849 |
| Total votes: 14,849 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 52
Teri Aiuto advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 52 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Teri Aiuto | 100.0 | 8,273 |
| Total votes: 8,273 | |||
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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 Gretchen Driskell (D) did not seek re-election.
Donna Lasinski defeated Randy Clark and Eric Borregard in the Michigan House of Representatives District 52 general election.[5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 52 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Donna Lasinski |
52.44% | 27,620 | |
| Republican | Randy Clark | 44.68% | 23,535 | |
| Green | Eric Borregard | 2.88% | 1,519 | |
| Total Votes | 52,674 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Donna Lasinski defeated Barbara Ryan Fuller in the Michigan House of Representatives District 52 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 52 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Donna Lasinski |
52.42% | 3,649 | |
| Democratic | Barbara Ryan Fuller | 47.58% | 3,312 | |
| Total Votes | 6,961 | |||
Randy Clark ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 52 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 52 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Randy Clark (unopposed) | |
2014
The election in Ann Arbor featured four at-large seats up for general election on November 4, 2014. Incumbents Susan Baskett and Christine Stead ran against challengers Jeffery Harrold, Donna Lasinski, Patricia Ashford Manley, Jack Panitch, Deirdre Piper, Hunter Van Valkenburgh, Don Wilkerson and Roland Zullo for the seats. Baskett, Harrold, Van Valkenburgh and Zullo campaigned together as an unofficial slate.[8] Fellow board members Glenn Nelson and Irene Patalan did not file for re-election.
Incumbents Susan Baskett and Christine Stead and challengers Donna Lasinski and Patricia Ashford Manley won the four seats.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Susan Baskett Incumbent |
15.1% | 17,121 | |
| Nonpartisan | Donna Lasinski |
13.9% | 15,794 | |
| Nonpartisan | Christine Stead Incumbent |
13.2% | 14,941 | |
| Nonpartisan | Patricia Ashford Manley |
12.2% | 13,845 | |
| Nonpartisan | Hunter Van Valkenburgh | 10.4% | 11,847 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jeffery Harrold | 8.5% | 9,643 | |
| Nonpartisan | Roland Zullo | 7.2% | 8,183 | |
| Nonpartisan | Don Wilkerson | 7% | 7,908 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jack Panitch | 6.9% | 7,785 | |
| Nonpartisan | Deirdre Piper | 5.6% | 6,353 | |
| Total Votes | 113,420 | |||
| Source: Washtenaw County Elections Division, "Election Summary Report," accessed December 29, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Lasinski did not report any contributions or expenditures during the election, according to the Washtenaw County Elections Division.[9] In Michigan, a candidate committee that does not expect to receive or spend more than $1,000 during the election cycle is eligible to receive a reporting waiver, which allows that committee not to file pre-election, post-election and annual campaign statements without legal penalty.[10]
Endorsements
Lasinski received endorsements from board members Andy Thomas, Glenn Nelson and Irene Patalan and The Ann Arbor News.[11][12]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Lasinski's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[13]
Strong public education
- Excerpt: "I have actively advocated for strong public education for years. From early childhood through K-12, I’ve publicly supported investment in education as well as high quality education standards."
Economic growth
- Excerpt: "By successfully growing my business by drawing on the talents and skills of women looking to re-enter the workforce, I am committed to equalizing economic opportunities for women."
Protecting our environment and natural resources
- Excerpt: "I understand the need to carefully manage growth and development to allow businesses to flourish while also protecting our valuable natural resources. Our precious natural resources are a great asset as Michigan works to build a 21st century economy, and I will work tirelessly to ensure they are preserved and protected."
2014
Lasinski published her platform on her campaign website:
| “ | Excellence means outstanding student opportunities and outcomes across the entire district. To achieve excellence, Donna believes that:
Class Size Counts We must maximize the opportunity for teachers to engage students, and this means focusing our attention and funds on the classroom, from elementary school through high school. Prioritize Teachers and Students We must focus on creating learning programs that meet all students’ needs – from remediation to acceleration to innovation. And we must support our teachers with continuous professional development, meaningful performance measurements, and opportunities to innovate in the classroom. Fiscal Responsibility We need to both manage responsibly and transparently the monies we are given as well as advocate for stable and adequate education funding focused on creating excellent student outcomes.[14] |
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| —Donna Lasinski campaign website (2014)[15] | ||
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2019-2020
Lasinski was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy Committee, Minority Vice Chair
- Insurance Committee
- Tax Policy Committee (decommissioned)
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Communications and Technology |
| • Energy Policy, Vice chair |
| • Insurance |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 52 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan House of Representatives, "House Leadership," accessed January 22, 2021
- ↑ MLive.com, "Ann Arbor Schools seeks board candidates to replace Donna Lasinski," November 21, 2016
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Donna Lasinski," accessed October 16, 2014
- ↑ LEAP Forward, "6. ENDORSEMENTS," accessed June 30, 2020
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Facebook, "Hunter Van Valkenburgh for School Board," accessed October 16, 2014
- ↑ Washtenaw County Elections Division, "Campaign Finance," accessed October 15, 2014
- ↑ Genesee County, "Filing Requirements under Michigan's Campaign Finance Act," February 7, 2014
- ↑ Donna Lasinski for Ann Arbor School Board, "Endorsements," accessed October 15, 2014
- ↑ Mlive, "Editorial: Ann Arbor News' endorsements for Ann Arbor school board," October 27, 2014
- ↑ Donna Lasinski, "The Issues," accessed June 24, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Donna Lasinski for Ann Arbor School Board, "Home," accessed October 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 52 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Mike R. Harris (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Ann Arbor Board of Education At-large 2014-2016 |
Succeeded by - |
| 2014 Ann Arbor Public Schools Elections | |
| Washtenaw County, Michigan | |
| Election date: | November 4, 2014 |
| Candidates: | At-large: • Incumbent, Susan Baskett • Incumbent, Christine Stead • Jeffery Harrold • Donna Lasinski • Patricia Ashford Manley • Jack Panitch • Deirdre Piper • Hunter Van Valkenburgh • Don Wilkerson • Roland Zullo |
| Important information: | What was at stake? • Key deadlines • Additional elections on the ballot |
