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Scott Dianda
Scott Dianda (Democratic Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 110. Dianda assumed office on January 1, 2013. Dianda left office on January 1, 2019.
Dianda (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 38. Dianda lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Dianda is a former Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 110 from 2013 to 2018. He was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Michigan House of Representatives because of term limits.
Committee assignments
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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| • Energy Policy |
| • Regulatory Reform |
| • Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dianda served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy Policy |
| • Regulatory Reform, Minority Vice Chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dianda served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Natural Resources |
| • Regulatory Reform |
| • Transportation and Infrastructure |
Campaign themes
2016
Dianda's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Job creation
- Excerpt: "We rely on our region’s traditional industries, but I am also proud to support the development of the high tech sector in the Upper Peninsula. Our MTEC SmartZone has done wonderful work leveraging the human capital from Michigan Tech University to grow innovative small businesses that sell products and services to companies all over the world. In the digital age, the next big idea can develop in an office in the Northwoods, and attract wealth and talent."
Education
- Excerpt: "Communities in the Upper Peninsula have shown leadership in developing new ways to educate our kids. Districts have made strides in putting technology in the hands of the youngest students, to give them access to new learning materials and help parents and teachers track their progress. High schools are developing partnerships with community colleges to give students the opportunity to graduate with associate degrees. As state representative, I want to see these opportunities be available to more young people."
Energy
- Excerpt: "We need to lower rates by introducing more competition and choice into the electric market. We need to make it easier for people to generate their own renewable energy through programs like net metering and ensure they receive fair value pricing."
Veterans
- Excerpt: "My grandfather was a veteran who lost his leg fighting the Nazis in the last days of WWII and received a purple heart. I used to go with him to Iron Mountain and watch his frustration when he had trouble getting the prosthesis he needed to work and enjoy the outdoors. I know that we can do better by our veterans as a state. In my first term as a legislator, I supported a state initiative to exempt permanently disabled veterans from homestead property taxes."
2012
Dianda's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Economy & Jobs
- Excerpt: "Being a successful former small business owner, Scott understands what it takes to bring good paying jobs to the 110th District and the state of Michigan. Whether it's from traditional industries such as mining to promoting tourism, Scott knows that our district has great potential to grow and succeed."
Education
- Excerpt: "Scott wants to bring serious reform to our education system and make Michigan a model for the entire country - and we can do this without raising taxes by a single cent."
Government Reform
- Excerpt: "Scott knows that Lansing has done more harm then good over the years. That is why he wants to reform Michigan's government so that it works for the people and not special interests."
Seniors
- Excerpt: "Seniors make up the majority of citizens in the 110th District. Scott knows that Social Security is not enough to get by on. That is why he will fight for seniors instead of hurting them. It is a priority to make sure our seniors receive the best possible care and assistance they need in order to live a comfortable life."
Middle & Working Class Families
- Excerpt: "If elected, Scott's top priority is to eliminate Public Act 38 and make sure the hard working people of the 110th get the help they need during these hard economic times. He wants to guarantee that everyone can make a decent wage and live comfortably."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan State Senate District 38
Ed McBroom defeated Scott Dianda and Wade Paul Roberts in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 38 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ed McBroom (R) | 54.6 | 59,290 |
 | Scott Dianda (D) | 43.6 | 47,279 | |
 | Wade Paul Roberts (G) | 1.8 | 1,952 | |
| Total votes: 108,521 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 38
Scott Dianda advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 38 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Dianda | 100.0 | 23,102 |
| Total votes: 23,102 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 38
Ed McBroom defeated Mike Carey in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 38 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ed McBroom | 69.3 | 16,315 |
| Mike Carey | 30.7 | 7,223 | ||
| Total votes: 23,538 | |||
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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 Scott Dianda defeated Gregory Markkanen in the Michigan House of Representatives District 110 general election.[3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 110 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Scott Dianda Incumbent |
61.05% | 23,532 | |
| Republican | Gregory Markkanen | 38.95% | 15,016 | |
| Total Votes | 38,548 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Scott Dianda ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 110 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 110 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Scott Dianda Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Gregory Markkanen ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 110 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 110 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gregory Markkanen (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 22, 2014. Incumbent Scott Dianda was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Bob Michaels was unopposed in the Republican primary. Dianda then defeated Michaels in the general election.[6][7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Scott Dianda Incumbent |
60.7% | 16,415 | |
| Republican | Bob Michaels | 39.3% | 10,614 | |
| Total Votes | 27,029 | |||
2012
Dianda won election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 110. He defeated William D. Lucius in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated incumbent Matt Huuki (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Scott Dianda |
51.6% | 19,992 | |
| Republican | Matt Huuki Incumbent | 48.4% | 18,759 | |
| Total Votes | 38,751 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Scott Dianda |
65.6% | 4,947 |
| William Lucius | 34.4% | 2,590 |
| Total Votes | 7,537 | |
2010
Dianda was the Democratic candidate who ran for election to the District 110 seat in 2010. He defeated Robert Black and William Doan in the August 3 Democratic primary. He was defeated by Matt Huuki (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11][12]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 110 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Matt Huuki (R)
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16,031 | |||
| Scott Dianda (D) | 12,814 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
- Legislators and candidates are scored on their economy policy views.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to agriculture.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental issues.
- Legislators are scored on a number of bills selected by the editor of MIRS, a state capitol newsletter.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to conservative issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Michigan: 2017-2018 voting record
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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2014
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In 2014, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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See also
- Michigan State Senate elections, 2018
- Michigan State Legislature
- Michigan House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Michigan state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Follow the Money profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Scott Dianda, "Issues," accessed October 18, 2016
- ↑ "votedianda," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Representative in State Legislature," accessed August 6, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "Representative in State Legislature," 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
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Unofficial General Election Results as of November 5, 2014," accessed November 6, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
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| Preceded by Matt E. Huuki (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 110 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Gregory Markkanen (R) |
