Ken Horn
Ken Horn (Republican Party) was a member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 32. He assumed office on January 1, 2015. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Horn (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 32. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Horn is the son of German immigrants. He is a resident of Frankenmuth, Michigan, where he owned and operated Horn's Dead Creek Saloon.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Horn was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic and Small Business Development Committee, Chair
- Education and Career Readiness Committee, Majority vice-chair
- Energy and Technology Committee (decommissioned), Majority vice-chair
- Insurance and Banking Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Horn was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic and Small Business Development Committee, Chair
- Education and Career Readiness Committee, Vice Chair
- Insurance and Banking Committee (decommissioned)
- Energy and Technology Committee (decommissioned), 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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| • Economic Development and International Investment, Chair |
| • Energy and Technology |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Horn served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic Development, Chair |
| • Energy and Technology |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
Campaign themes
2014
Horn's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Jobs and Economic Growth
- Excerpt: "Government doesn’t create jobs, people create jobs. The government needs to step aside and let industry and small businesses flourish. With a modest understandable tax rate we can promote entrepreneurship instead of stifling it. In the right environment, our independent businesses will create jobs and put Michigan’s economy back on track."
Spending Reform
- Excerpt: "Michigan families are making tough decisions around the dinner table about what they can and cannot afford. They’re feeling the economic squeeze and tightening their budgets — Michigan government needs to do the same. We cannot continue to spend money we don’t have."
Regulatory Reform
- Excerpt: "In addition to a modest tax rate, Michigan needs to do everything it can to cut red tape for growing businesses and conscientious homeowners. Every additional regulation we place on responsible citizens leads to additional costs and more businesses moving jobs out of our state."
Quality of Life
- Excerpt: "Michigan is already a great place to call home, not only because of our state’s natural beauty but because of its citizens. Our taxpayers deserve more than they’re currently getting for their money. My spending priorities are focused around enhancing the lives of our residents and attracting new families to our state."
Energy
- Excerpt: "I will continue to work to decrease our dependence on outside sources for our energy needs and encourage advancements in new energy technologies. Our citizens have the skills and resources to continue to be at the front of this exciting new industry."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2022
Ken Horn 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 32
Incumbent Ken Horn defeated Phil Phelps in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 32 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ken Horn (R) | 55.5 | 62,375 |
 | Phil Phelps (D) | 44.5 | 50,058 | |
| Total votes: 112,433 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 32
Phil Phelps defeated Henry Gaudreau in the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 32 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phil Phelps | 58.7 | 14,152 |
| Henry Gaudreau | 41.3 | 9,938 | ||
| Total votes: 24,090 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 32
Incumbent Ken Horn advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 32 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Horn | 100.0 | 26,206 |
| Total votes: 26,206 | |||
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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. Stacy Erwin Oakes defeated Garnet Lewis in the Democratic primary. Ken Horn was unopposed in the Republican primary. Horn defeated Oakes in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Ken Horn |
54.3% | 49,452 | |
| Democratic | Stacy Erwin Oakes | 45.7% | 41,539 | |
| Total Votes | 90,991 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Stacy Erwin Oakes |
61.8% | 11,257 |
| Garnet Lewis | 38.2% | 6,959 |
| Total Votes | 18,216 | |
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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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Horn's endorsements included the following:
- Right to Life of Michigan[6]
See also
- Michigan State Senate
- Michigan State Senate District 32
- Michigan State Senate elections, 2014
- Michigan State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ kenhornforsenate.me, "About Ken," accessed July 18, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Right to Life of Michigan, "Elections," accessed June 18, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Michigan State Senate District 32 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Jon Bumstead (R) |
