Sarah Howard
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Sarah Howard was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 30 of the Michigan State Senate.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Howard's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Creating Economic Growth
- Excerpt: "We need a reasonable approach to economic growth—one that builds per capita income, creates growth across all sectors, fosters training and education, and provides a place for our best and brightest young people to find their future in Ottawa County."
Education
- Excerpt: "It’s time for a more reasonable, balanced, and effective approach to addressing the problems facing our schools today—one focused on what schools need, and one that honors the principle of local control our of community schools. "
Equality
- Excerpt: "We must work to create a vibrant, diverse, fair and respectful place to live and work in Ottawa County—for everyone. We need lawmakers who will encourage a balanced conversation on social issues and work together to resolve cultural rifts, promote thoughtful compromise, and ensure equality in our interactions with government."
The Environment
- Excerpt: "West Michigan is one of the most beautiful and environmentally significant regions in the state—a haven for local residents, a destination for tourists around the world and an important and productive agricultural region—all thanks to the bounty of our natural resources. It’s critical that we protect Lake Michigan and the surrounding land and waterways for the future of the region. "
Elections
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. Sarah Howard was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Arlan Meekhof was unopposed in the Republican primary. Meekhof defeated Howard in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Arlan Meekhof Incumbent |
71.4% | 62,338 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Howard | 28.6% | 24,940 | |
| Total Votes | 87,278 | |||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Sarah + Howard + Michigan + Senate"
See also
- Michigan State Senate
- Michigan State Senate District 30
- Michigan State Senate elections, 2014
- Michigan State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Sarah Howard on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, “2014 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing,” accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ sarahforsenate2014.com, "Issues," 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
Current members of the Michigan State Senate
Senators
District 1
Erika Geiss (D)
District 2
Sylvia Santana (D)
District 3
Stephanie Chang (D)
District 4
Darrin Camilleri (D)
District 5
Dayna Polehanki (D)
District 6
Mary Cavanagh (D)
District 7
Jeremy Moss (D)
District 8
Mallory McMorrow (D)
District 9
Michael Webber (R)
District 10
Paul Wojno (D)
District 11
District 12
Kevin Hertel (D)
District 13
Rosemary Bayer (D)
District 14
Sue Shink (D)
District 15
Jeff Irwin (D)
District 16
Joseph Bellino (R)
District 17
Jonathan Lindsey (R)
District 18
Thomas Albert (R)
District 19
Sean McCann (D)
District 20
Aric Nesbitt (R)
District 21
Sarah Anthony (D)
District 22
Lana Theis (R)
District 23
Jim Runestad (R)
District 24
Ruth Johnson (R)
District 25
Dan Lauwers (R)
District 26
Kevin Daley (R)
District 27
John Cherry (D)
District 28
Sam Singh (D)
District 29
Winnie Brinks (D)
District 30
Mark Huizenga (R)
District 31
Roger Victory (R)
District 32
Jon Bumstead (R)
District 33
Rick Outman (R)
District 34
Roger Hauck (R)
District 35
Vacant
District 36
Michele Hoitenga (R)
District 37
John Damoose (R)
District 38
Ed McBroom (R)
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