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Terry Sabo
Image of Terry Sabo
Prior offices
Michigan House of Representatives District 92
Successor: Jerry Neyer

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Air Force

Years of service

1986 - 1990

Personal
Birthplace
Muskegon, Mich.
Religion
Christian
Contact

Terry Sabo (Democratic Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 92. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on January 1, 2023.

Sabo (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 32. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Sabo served as a Muskegon County commissioner from 2013 to 2016.[1]

Biography

Sabo was born in Muskegon, Michigan. He attended Delta College and the Community College of the Air Force. He previously worked as a firefighter. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1986 to 1990.[1]

Sabo has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • Muskegon Heights Optimist Club
  • Muskegon Northside Lions Club
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #8846
  • American Legion Post #9

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

Sabo was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Sabo was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Michigan committee assignments, 2017
Agriculture
Local Government
Military and Veterans Affairs, Vice chair
Transportation and Infrastructure

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

2022

See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Michigan State Senate District 32

Incumbent Jon Bumstead defeated Terry Sabo in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 32 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jon Bumstead
Jon Bumstead (R)
 
52.8
 
61,113
Image of Terry Sabo
Terry Sabo (D)
 
47.2
 
54,557

Total votes: 115,670
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 32

Terry Sabo advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 32 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Terry Sabo
Terry Sabo
 
100.0
 
21,282

Total votes: 21,282
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 32

Incumbent Jon Bumstead defeated Charles Ritchard in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 32 on August 2, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jon Bumstead
Jon Bumstead
 
76.1
 
24,964
Image of Charles Ritchard
Charles Ritchard Candidate Connection
 
23.9
 
7,838

Total votes: 32,802
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Campaign finance

2020

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 92

Incumbent Terry Sabo defeated Michael Haueisen in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 92 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Terry Sabo
Terry Sabo (D) Candidate Connection
 
65.3
 
25,430
Michael Haueisen (R)
 
34.7
 
13,506

Total votes: 38,936
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 92

Incumbent Terry Sabo advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 92 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Terry Sabo
Terry Sabo Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
9,641

Total votes: 9,641
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 92

Michael Haueisen defeated Michael Del Percio in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 92 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Michael Haueisen
 
54.5
 
2,157
Image of Michael Del Percio
Michael Del Percio Candidate Connection
 
45.5
 
1,799

Total votes: 3,956
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

  • LEAP Forward[2]

2018

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 92

Incumbent Terry Sabo defeated Gail Eichorst in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 92 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Terry Sabo
Terry Sabo (D)
 
68.7
 
19,614
Gail Eichorst (R)
 
31.3
 
8,917

Total votes: 28,531
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 92

Incumbent Terry Sabo advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 92 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Terry Sabo
Terry Sabo
 
100.0
 
7,844

Total votes: 7,844
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 92

Gail Eichorst advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 92 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Gail Eichorst
 
100.0
 
3,928

Total votes: 3,928
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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 Marcia Hovey-Wright (D) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.

Terry Sabo defeated Marshall Davis in the Michigan House of Representatives District 92 general election.[3]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 92 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Terry Sabo 68.20% 22,584
     Republican Marshall Davis 31.80% 10,528
Total Votes 33,112
Source: Michigan Secretary of State


Terry Sabo defeated Sean Mullally in the Michigan House of Representatives District 92 Democratic primary.[4][5]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 92 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Terry Sabo 50.85% 4,321
     Democratic Sean Mullally 49.15% 4,177
Total Votes 8,498


Marshall Davis defeated Gail Eichorst in the Michigan House of Representatives District 92 Republican primary.[4][5]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 92 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Marshall Davis 55.00% 1,254
     Republican Gail Eichorst 45.00% 1,026
Total Votes 2,280

Endorsements

In 2016, Sabo's endorsements included the following:[6]

  • Hon. Doug Bennett
  • Hon. Julie Dennis
  • Nancy A. Waters
  • D.J. Hilson
  • Tony Moulatsiotis

  • Dean Roesler
  • Rillastine Wilkins
  • Ben Cross
  • Charles Nash
  • Ken Mahoney

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Candidate Connection

Terry Sabo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sabo'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 am the current State Representative representing District 92-Muskegon. Originally elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2018. Retired from the City of Muskegon Heights Fire Department in 2016 after serving over 25 years working in the police/fire departments. Former Muskegon County Commissioner 2013-2016 with the last 2 years as Chair of the Board. Appointed as a Muskegon County Road Commissioner 2011-12. United States Air Force veteran having served active duty from 1986-1990. Strongly believe in community service and am a member of several civic organizations including the Muskegon Heights Optimist Club, American Legion Post #9, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post #8846, Northside Lions Club and others. Married to Denise and together have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Currently residing in Laketon Township.
  • A lifetime of service to country and local community.
  • Strong belief in rebuilding our middle-class.
  • Equality for all.
Detroit Free Press   Featured local question
I have always been subject to the Freedom of Information Act laws throughout my career by when I took office as State Representative, I was stunned to find out was no longer a requirement of mine. That's wrong and i have supported every movement to make our state government more transparent. If an elected official wants to build a better relationship with the general public, there needs to be an "open book" on how we conduct ourselves in our official capacity. After all, we are elected and work for the people.
Detroit Free Press   Featured local question
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has created a health crisis in our state by also an economic crisis. I'm always looking for ways to ensure that our taxpayer's dollars are spent wisely but there has been an ongoing glaring need for more revenue. This is why it is going to take people working together not for the benefit of a political agenda but for the people's agenda of Michiganders. Communication and a willingness to work together will be key.
Detroit Free Press   Featured local question
The best approach is going to be communication and trust. Funding will continue to be an issue as it has been for years putting our roads and infrastructure in the poor condition they are now. It's time for conversations to happen that allow for the ability to find common ground and build trust among each other. There will have to be a willingness to find a solution after putting politics aside.
Municipal funding has long been a priority of mine. Our local municipalities depend on revenue sharing to fund vital services to their residents. This is funding to ensure many core functions of local government can be provided including police and fire services and others. For far too long, the state has failed to provide adequate funding just so that it can balance its own budget after handing out numerous corporate tax breaks. Our state government has a revenue shortage and refuses to address it, but this burden should not fall on the backs of our local units of government.
I have always looked up to my grandparents. They were hardworking, loving and seemed to always set a good example. There were others in my lifetime who also set good examples for me. It was a probably a combination of all that really set my life in a direction of public service.
Using my life's experiences and learning the ability to listen. A state representative has many issues to deal with on many different levels. It requires the ability to listen to understand the issue at hand and all views of that issue. Term limits has also placed on premium on experience and being the current office holder, I'll use that experience to better serve the district.
The first historical event that I can remember was the Watergate scandal when I was about 7 years old. While I can't remember the details, I remember it being a dark time for our country because of the lack of government trust.
My first job was working on a local dairy farm at the age of 15. I held that job for 3 years from 1981-1984. This job involved milking cows on weekends and sometimes prior to my school day starting along with other farming activities.
I do. While we have some fantastic legislators who have not had previous experience, it is extremely beneficial to have a base knowledge of how government works even at the local level. With term limits in Michigan, a new legislator hits the ground running and there is little time to learn. Having experience allows for a better understanding of how policy would affect other units of government.
My experience has shown me that the branches take on the personality of their leadership. It is difficult to draft policy or move your agenda while in the minority party, but the ability to work together to find common ground can be extremely hindered, as has been in Michigan, because of those personality differences. We must find a way for the legislative chambers to first work together, but then also be willing to work with our Governor to find solutions that benefit all.
Yes, there is no question that building relationships is extremely beneficial. When those relationships are built, it helps bridge the divide between parties and creates an atmosphere of productive discussions to find solutions. I am proud of the relationships I have built with the legislator and truly believe it has helped me become a better representative for my district.
I am currently on the House Appropriations Committee where I serve as the Minority Vice Chair of the General Government subcommittee and am also on the Agriculture & Rural Development subcommittee and the Corrections subcommittee. With a limited amount of discretionary dollars available, it is important to me to be in a place to help decide where that money is spent and to make sure that the Muskegon area is able to be recognized for their needs. My position on the General Government subcommittee allows me to have a stronger voice for revenue sharing appropriations to our local units of government.

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2016

Sabo's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[7]

Restoring Revenue Sharing

  • Excerpt: "Leadership in Lansing has to be about more than just cutting funding – it has to include comprehensive economic partnerships with our counties and cities to make our state stronger. Once elected, Terry will work to restore and maintain revenue sharing to our local governments which will mean no cuts to essential services. "

Investing in Economic Development and Infrastructure

  • Excerpt: "Having helped lead the revitalization of the Port of Muskegon, Terry sees the economic development opportunities forthcoming and wants to make sure that the State of Michigan is paying attention and ready to help. As a former Road Commissioner, Terry understands that the strength of a community is only as strong as its infrastructure. Terry also believes that Muskegon is ripe with economic development opportunities with our business parks and our County Wastewater Facility."

Serving Muskegon County Veterans

  • Excerpt: "The recent crisis at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans is completely unacceptable. Our Veterans deserve to be treated with respect and dignity as they were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our nation."

Promoting Environmental Sustainability

  • Excerpt: "Three of Terry’s priorities are banning horizontal fracking, reducing the reliance on plastic grocery bags that litter our environment, and expanding the bottle/can return law to reduce waste."[8]

Campaign finance summary


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Terry Sabo campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Michigan State Senate District 32Lost general$539,650 $0
2020Michigan House of Representatives District 92Won general$95,332 N/A**
2018Michigan House of Representatives District 92Won general$76,590 N/A**
2016Michigan House of Representatives, District 92Won $89,969 N/A**
Grand total$801,541 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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2022

In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.

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Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 23, 2020.
  2. LEAP Forward, "6. ENDORSEMENTS," accessed June 30, 2020
  3. Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
  4. 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
  5. 5.0 5.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
  6. [Xhttp://www.votesabo.com/endorsements votesabo.com, "Endorsements," accessed June 24, 2016]
  7. votesabo.com, "Issues," accessed June 24, 2016
  8. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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Preceded by
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2017-2023
Succeeded by
Jerry Neyer (R)


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