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Kim Corcoran
Kim Corcoran (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 110. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Corcoran completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kim Corcoran was born in Wakefield, Michigan. She earned an associate degree from the Gogebic Community College and a bachelor's degree from the Northland College. She earned a graduate degree from the College of St. Scholastica. Her career experience includes working as an educator, law office worker, real estate agent, and in customer service.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 110
Incumbent Gregory Markkanen defeated Kim Corcoran in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 110 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gregory Markkanen (R) | 63.1 | 31,583 |
 | Kim Corcoran (D)  | 36.9 | 18,493 | |
| Total votes: 50,076 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 110
Kim Corcoran advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 110 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim Corcoran | 100.0 | 6,793 |
| Total votes: 6,793 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 110
Incumbent Gregory Markkanen advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 110 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gregory Markkanen | 100.0 | 8,543 |
| Total votes: 8,543 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Corcoran in this election.
Pledges
Corcoran signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kim Corcoran completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Corcoran's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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years as mayor. I am an educator and retired School Principal with the Michigan Department of Corrections and have firsthand knowledge of the basic everyday struggles that can face the average Yooper. I have experienced directly how the economics of state government have impacted Upper Peninsula towns. During my time on the commission and as Mayor I worked with city staff to incorporate positive change. Forward thinking and community education led to successful projects that include a new park/splash pad in the downtown area, a road millage that led to a significant number of roads being upgraded and paved, and a new water treatment plant. I look to continue
my passion for U.P. success at the next level serving the 110th District.- Education: Ensuring that students and staff are afforded the resources they need to be successful. Addressing mental health issues faced by students.
- Economic Development: Thinking long term sustainability and socioeconomic growth by focusing on a multitude of factors including infrastructure, broadband, small business development, housing, and placemaking strategies.
- Health Care: Exploring better ways to offer more affordable health care and a plan to offer flexibility with service areas.
infrastructure that will be necessary for it to attract people, jobs, and economic
search for answers beyond the obvious. We must be detectives in the way we search
on needs and the direction we want to take. The most important part of problem solving
is listening to the needs of the people we represent. Only after listening can we use the
tools and controls of government to benefit the people. Knowing which tools to use can
ethic, my passion for where I live, and my ability to collaborate I believe I will be a
placing their trust in your character and the lens through which you view the world. An
effective state representative must be a compassionate listener first and foremost and
must be able to hold contrasting ideas in their minds without adopting any one viewpoint
impact to my district I will consider that a success.
at the time and was in my early thirties. I remember only hearing the reports on the
radio throughout the day and when I got home, I could not help but feel a very deep
sadness and despair as I watched reports of the towers collapsing. Anxiety and
concern soon filled my head and I thought "How are we, as a country, going to survive
I tend to be a "people pleaser" In a desire to do a great job and make everyone happy, I
laws will be enacted. The ideal relationship would be a strong plan and a strong desire
to work collaboratively with the legislature while shaping policies and leading our state
will be overcoming our declining and/or our aging population, but we can do that by
investing in public education, providing access to affordable healthcare, and ensuring
Michigan is a destination for high quality jobs that are competitive with every other state
processes, but it is not necessary to truly represent your state. I believe having a
passion for your state to succeed is imperative. Having the ability to listen and actually
hear what your district is saying is vital. And finally, one must be a strong communicator
value of collaboration. Throughout my career, I have sought input and relied on the
their way of life. I have seen schools shrinking, hospitals shutting down, and people
losing jobs. All because the state government seems to fail to invest in my district.
Right now, I am running for office make sure the U.P is no longer neglected and that
our voices are heard. I prefer to be at a level where I am a direct voice of the people I
insurance are all costly and many struggle to make ends meet. It
can be emotional hearing these stories, but these stories can also serve as motivation
Who is there?
Little old lady
Little old lady who?
legislature. As we saw in the COVID pandemic emergency, the governor needs to be
able to act quickly within the demands of the people. The legislature is the best
equipped to hear the demands of their constituents and relay them to the executive
economic development. I will need to evaluate which bills could be low hanging fruit and
easier to introduce and pass first versus those that require a heavier lift to get
variety of committees. My professional background gives me a passion for Education
and Corrections. I love the outdoors and live in an area that has a prominent level of
tourism, so natural resources or recreation related committees are of interest. Finally, as
a mayor I know Economic Development is key in developing vibrant communities and I
decisions impact. Period.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 24, 2024
