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Scott Dianda

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Scott Dianda
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Prior offices
Michigan House of Representatives District 110

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 6, 2018

Personal
Profession
Retail store owner/Department of Transportation
Contact

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
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:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dianda served on the following committees:

Michigan committee assignments, 2012
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."

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

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
Image of Ed McBroom
Ed McBroom (R)
 
54.6
 
59,290
Image of Scott Dianda
Scott Dianda (D)
 
43.6
 
47,279
Image of Wade Paul Roberts
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
Image of Scott Dianda
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
Image of Ed McBroom
Ed McBroom
 
69.3
 
16,315
Mike Carey
 
30.7
 
7,223

Total votes: 23,538
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2016

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 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
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png 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
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png 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
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Gregory Markkanen  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 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]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 110 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngScott Dianda Incumbent 60.7% 16,415
     Republican Bob Michaels 39.3% 10,614
Total Votes 27,029

2012

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 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.

Michigan House of Representatives, District 110, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngScott Dianda 51.6% 19,992
     Republican Matt Huuki Incumbent 48.4% 18,759
Total Votes 38,751
Michigan House of Representatives, District 110 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngScott Dianda 65.6% 4,947
William Lucius 34.4% 2,590
Total Votes 7,537

2010

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 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)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Matt Huuki (R) 16,031
Scott Dianda (D) 12,814

Campaign finance summary


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Scott Dianda campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2018Michigan State Senate District 38Lost general$825,123 N/A**
2016Michigan House of Representatives, District 110Won $111,334 N/A**
2014Michigan House of Representatives, District 110Won $112,457 N/A**
2012Michigan State House, District 110Won $92,086 N/A**
2010Michigan State House, District 110Lost $43,355 N/A**
Grand total$1,184,355 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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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.
Legislators are scored based on their votes on small business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2017


2016


2015


2014


2013


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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
Matt E. Huuki (R)
Michigan House of Representatives District 110
2013–2018
Succeeded by
Gregory Markkanen (R)


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