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Jeff Oesterle

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Jeff Oesterle

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Education

High school

Mason High School

Bachelor's

Grand Valley State College

Contact


Jeff Oesterle was a 2012 Republican candidate for District 67 of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]

Campaign themes

2012

Oesterle's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]

Jobs and the Economy

  • Excerpt: "We need to push forward and continue this progress. We need solution driven leaders in Lansing who can make the tough decisions to keep Michigan on its path."

Education

  • Excerpt: "I understand that our education system needs to be adequately funded in order to provide future needs. I will work to promote an education system that can accomplish this."

Constituent Service

  • Excerpt: "I will make every effort to be available to listen to your concerns and thoughts. I will also be sure my staff understands the importance of an active relationship between my office and those who elected me to represent them."

Agriculture

  • Excerpt: "Agriculture is the second largest industry in the state and an industry that didn’t falter during the economic downturn. We need to help provide markets home and abroad for Michigan agriculture."

Right to Life

  • Excerpt: "I am a member of Right to Life and strongly support the rights of the unborn."

Elections

2012

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2012

Oesterle ran in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 67. He defeated Ashley Kring in the August 7 Republican primary and was defeated by Tom Cochran (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 67, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngTom Cochran 56.4% 24,916
     Republican Jeff Oesterle 43.6% 19,275
Total Votes 44,191
Michigan House of Representatives, District 67 Republican Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJeff Oesterle 79.1% 4,641
Ashley Kring 20.9% 1,225
Total Votes 5,866

2010

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2010

Oesterle was a candidate for District 67 of the Michigan House of Representatives in the November 2, 2010, state legislative elections. Oesterle defeated Jeff Hall and Tricia Opper in the August 3 Republican primary. He faced Barbara Byrum in the general election on November 2, 2010 and was defeated.[4]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 67 General election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Barbara Byrum (D) 17,823
Jeff Oesterle (R) 15,962

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