Jim Ananich
Jim Ananich (Democratic Party) was a member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 27. He assumed office on May 14, 2013. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Ananich (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 27. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Ananich was the state Senate minority leader for the 2021-2022 session.[1]
Ananich served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. He served four years on the Flint City Council, including one year as its president.
Biography
Ananich graduated from Michigan State University. His professional experience includes working as a teacher.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Ananich was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Government Operations Committee, Minority vice-chair
2019-2020
Ananich was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture Committee (decommissioned)
- Senate Government Operations Committee, Minority Vice Chair
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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| • Agriculture |
| • Government Operations |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ananich served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Government Operations, Minority Vice Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ananich served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Health Policy |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ananich served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ananich served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
Issues
Voting record details
- List of all of Jim Ananich’s roll call votes, bills introduced, and floor amendments from MichiganVotes.org (use site’s “advanced search” to narrow by date range, issue category and/or keyword).
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2022
Jim Ananich was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan State Senate District 27
Incumbent Jim Ananich defeated Donna Kekesis in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jim Ananich (D) | 71.2 | 59,108 |
| Donna Kekesis (R) | 28.8 | 23,942 | ||
| Total votes: 83,050 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 27
Incumbent Jim Ananich advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 27 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Ananich | 100.0 | 26,137 |
| Total votes: 26,137 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 27
Donna Kekesis advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 27 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Donna Kekesis | 100.0 | 8,512 | |
| Total votes: 8,512 | |||
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2014
- See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Michigan State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 22, 2014. Incumbent Jim Ananich was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Brendt Gerics was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ananich defeated Gerics in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Jim Ananich Incumbent |
77.3% | 51,291 | |
| Republican | Brendt Gerics | 22.7% | 15,062 | |
| Total Votes | 66,353 | |||
2013
Ananich won election in a special election for Michigan State Senate District 27. The seat was vacant following John Gleason's (D) election as Genesee County Clerk on November 6, 2012. A special election to fill the vacancy took place on May 7. Ananich defeated Chris Del Morone, Ted Henry, Woodrow Stanley and Lawrence Woods in the Democratic primary on March 12 and defeated Robert Daunt (R) and Bobby Jones (G) in the general election, which took place on May 7.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
| Michigan State Senate, District 27, Special Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jim Ananich |
75.3% | 8,728 | |
| Republican | Robert Daunt | 22.8% | 2,640 | |
| Green | Bobby Jones | 0.7% | 80 | |
| Libertarian | Robert Nicholls (write-in) | 1.2% | 143 | |
| Total Votes | 11,591 | |||
| Michigan State Senate, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2013 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Jim Ananich |
51.4% | 8,472 |
| Chris Del Morone | 1.4% | 231 |
| Ted Henry | 8.5% | 1,409 |
| Woodrow Stanley | 37.8% | 6,237 |
| Lawrence Woods | 0.9% | 148 |
| Total Votes | 16,497 | |
2012
Ananich won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 49. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Robert Daunt (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jim Ananich Incumbent |
74.5% | 28,275 | |
| Republican | Robert Daunt | 25.5% | 9,674 | |
| Total Votes | 37,949 | |||
2010
Ananich won election to the District 49 seat in 2010. He defeated Kyle Cawood, Larry Huchinson, Jr. and Jerry Runyon in the August 3 Democratic primary. He defeated Allen Pool (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[13][14]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 49 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Ananich (D)
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16,798 | |||
| Allen Pool (R) | 7,886 | |||
Campaign themes
2014
Ananich's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]
Jim's for Jobs
- Excerpt: "Jim Ananich is fighting to make sure everyone has the opportunity to work for the middle class dream. That means supporting a highly skilled workforce, giving tax breaks to people who earn a paycheck, and investing in safe communities to help create jobs."
Tax Breaks for Michigan Families and Small Businesses
- Excerpt: "We must repeal job-killing tax hikes on seniors and the middle-class, while we provide incentives for small businesses who hire veterans and the unemployed. Ending tax giveaways to companies that ship our jobs overseas and giving tax relief to families struggling with child care will also improve our economy."
Safer Neighborhoods
- Excerpt: "Jim has a plan to put more police on our streets and put dangerous criminals behind bars. His work to stop scrap metal theft and keep harmful drugs away from our kids will make Genesee County a better place to operate a business and raise a family."
Strong Schools
- Excerpt: "As a teacher, Jim knows we must stop shortchanging students to line pockets of CEOs and bailed out banks. He’s working to make higher education affordable for families, so they can compete with workers anywhere in the world."
Fixing a broken system
- Excerpt: "He knows there is much more work to be done and has championed efforts to require financial disclosure for candidates and office holders, as well as increase transparency for campaign finances."
Campaign finance summary
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2022
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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2015
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In 2015, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 17.
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2014
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In 2014, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to December 27.
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2011
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In 2011, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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Noteworthy events
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On November 6, 2020, Ananich announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19.[16]
See also
- Michigan State Legislature
- Michigan State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Michigan state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Senate, "Leadership," accessed January 22, 2021
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Senator," accessed August 6, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Senator," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan General Candidate Listing," accessed September 8, 2014
- ↑ Associated Press, "Special election needed to fill state senate seat," November 9, 2012 (Archived)
- ↑ WKZO, "Special Michigan Senate election scheduled," January 10, 2013
- ↑ MLive, "Seven candidates run for Flint-area state Senate seat vacated by John Gleason," January 18, 2013
- ↑ MLive, "State Rep. Jim Ananich's 27th District Senate win means two more special elections for Genesee County," May 7, 2013
- ↑ miboecfr.nictusa.com, "Official primary election results," accessed November 18, 2013
- ↑ miboecfr.nictusa.com, "Official special election results," accessed November 18, 2013
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "2012 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed June 5, 2012
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ jimananich.com, "Issues," accessed July 18, 2014
- ↑ The Detroit News, "Michigan Senate minority leader tests positive for COVID-19," November 6, 2020
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| Preceded by - |
Michigan State Senate District 27 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by John Cherry (D) |
