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Joe Kent (Michigan)

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Joe Kent was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 46 of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Campaign themes

2016

Kent's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]

Fixing Michigan roads, without raising taxes

  • Excerpt: "Our lawmakers in Lansing need to be able to maintain our state’s infrastructure, without punishing taxpayers. We need to take an in-depth look at current spending and re-prioritize the money already being provided by hard-working Michiganders."

Growing Michigan's economy, by supporting small businesses

  • Excerpt: "As the founder and owner of small businesses, I know how important they are to Michigan's economy. Making these companies a priority is not only vital to our community, but is also essential to insure Michigan stays on the path of being the 'Comeback State.'"

Reforming government, by cutting waste and eliminating regulation

  • Excerpt: "Our government needs to be constantly reminded that taxpayers work hard for the money used to fund its programs and operations. Our elected officials in Lansing need to be our advocates for cutting wasteful spending and using our money wisely. As a tax and finance professional, I would use my expertise to reform wasteful government spending and keep money in the pockets of those who worked hard to earn it."

Joe's conservative values

  • Excerpt: "Joe is 100% Pro-Life and a member of Right to Life of Michigan. Joe will defend our 2nd Amendment rights and is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). Joe will hold firm against higher taxes and fees that punish hard-working taxpayers and businesses in our community. Joe will oppose anti-freedom programs like Obamacare and advocate for "Less Government, More Liberty" while in Lansing."

Elections

2016

See also: Michigan House of Representatives 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 Bradford Jacobsen (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.

John Reilly defeated David Lillis in the Michigan House of Representatives District 46 general election.[2]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 46 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png John Reilly 69.31% 33,073
     Democratic David Lillis 30.69% 14,642
Total Votes 47,715
Source: Michigan Secretary of State


David Lillis ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 46 Democratic primary.[3][4]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 46 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png David Lillis  (unopposed)


John Reilly defeated Joe Kent in the Michigan House of Representatives District 46 Republican primary.[3][4]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 46 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png John Reilly 50.12% 6,460
     Republican Joe Kent 49.88% 6,429
Total Votes 12,889

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Joe Kent, "Joe's Views," accessed June 24, 2016
  2. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016


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