Kendra Cleary
Kendra Cleary (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 40. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Cleary completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kendra Cleary was born in Cheboygan, Michigan. She earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Her professional experience includes working as vice president of sales at Talent EI and working at Turner Broadcasting and ION Media Networks developing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. Cleary has been affiliated with the American Cancer Society, the 4-H Foundation, and the Michigan State University Alumni Association.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 40
Incumbent Mari Manoogian defeated Kendra Cleary in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 40 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mari Manoogian (D)  | 57.8 | 38,162 |
 | Kendra Cleary (R) | 42.2 | 27,897 | |
| Total votes: 66,059 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 40
Incumbent Mari Manoogian advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 40 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mari Manoogian | 100.0 | 18,862 |
| Total votes: 18,862 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gary Gerson (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 40
Kendra Cleary advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 40 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kendra Cleary | 100.0 | 10,685 |
| Total votes: 10,685 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Malissa Bossardet (R)
- Mike Banerian (R)
- David Potts (R)
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kendra Cleary completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cleary's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I'm running because I love Michigan and this is the best way I can be of service to our state. I want to make sure Michigan continues to be a great place to live and the people have a voice in state government decisions.
I've been talking to our hardworking citizens and they are extremely concerned with the effects the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our business community, education system and their pocketbooks. I believe in lower taxes, less government and more freedoms. I will fight for this in Lansing.
We need to make sure we have a state government that works for the people - not against them. I have over 30 years of experience working with start-ups, nonprofits and large corporations. This has given me the qualifications necessary to listen to YOU and make strong decisions in the best interest of the greater Birmingham/Bloomfield area.- I believe in lower taxes, less government and more freedom.
- The people deserve a voice in the process and to be heard in state government decisions. I intend to give you that voice.
- I am committed to collaborating with others to come up with common-sense solutions to issues.
Featured local questionI worked in the recruitment industry and saw a talent shortage for many well-paying jobs where a 4-year degree was not necessary in areas with great benefits like healthcare and manufacturing. Therefore, I support the Reconnect Program which allows adults to retrain at community colleges and trade schools to prepare for the jobs of the future.
ENVIRONMENT - Our environment and freshwater are our treasure. Contrary to popular belief, conservatives care about the environment too. We just recognize there is a real issue between balancing those in favor of stringent government regulations and those who believe commerce is more important. I am committed to collaborating with others to come up with common-sense solutions to these issues.
EDUCATION - I will do all I can to help our teachers and families adapt to our children's needs post-COVID-19. I also want to make sure your voices are heard so we can address how our schools operate into the future.
I support technical education and funding the Reconnect Program which allows adults to retrain at community colleges and trade schools. Our region needs good paying jobs and training will allow our workforce to transition into areas of need.
I am a strong, confident communicator who has spent my career presenting to groups large and small and collaborating with many different audiences to steward multi-million-dollar partnerships.
Following college, I was hired by Turner Broadcasting and worked for the company for 19 years.
Working in sales, I learned to listen and collaborate with partners which I believe are two of the most important skills for state legislators to possess.
The people deserve a voice in the process and to be heard in state government decisions. Michigan is a beautiful place to live, work and raise a family. We just need to ensure we have a state government with the necessary checks and balances that works for the people - not against them.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 26, 2020
