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Tom Redmond
Tom Redmond was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 56 of the Michigan House of Representatives. He ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2014.
Campaign themes
2016
Redmond's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
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For too long, Lansing politicians have focused on the wealthy and well-connected, and the middle class is falling further behind. Folks are struggling to get by, living paycheck to paycheck, while big corporations get tax cuts, even when they outsource jobs overseas or fail to create jobs at all. We need to invest in small businesses so they can succeed in innovative fields and create good-paying jobs in our community. We should also ensure that corporations pay their fair share when it comes to rebuilding our roads that are vital for individuals and businesses alike.
Our kids can’t compete for the good-paying jobs of tomorrow without an excellent education. Current students are either priced out of higher education or graduate with crushing debt that could take a lifetime to repay. We need to make quality preschool available to more families, fully invest in our K-12 schools and make higher education affordable so kids can go on to college, university or a trade school and prepare for a bright future.
Our current tax system is rigged against middle class seniors and families. It’s resulted in companies paying billions less in taxes while middle class families pay more. My tax plan includes making sure big corporations and the wealthy are paying their fair share, eliminating the retirement tax so seniors aren’t paying more in taxes just so big corporations can pay less, and giving tax relief for everyday middle class family expenses like child care and post high school education.
Between my service in the Army and more than 40 years in law enforcement, I’m committed to serving my community. That means putting people ahead of special interests and being accountable for decisions. Unfortunately, Lansing politicians have it backward. They hide behind open records exemptions and give themselves lavish wasteful perks such as $134 million for new offices. I think we should end that. As your state representative, I’ll make sure that taxpayer money is spent wisely, government operates in the light of day and lawmakers are transparent and accountable to the people.[2] |
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2014
Redmond's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
| “ | Strong Public Schools
Our kids depend on us to give them the best education possible. Without it, they won’t be ready to enter the workforce or go on to college. Lansing politicians lost sight of this when they decided to take $3 billion away from Michigan schools. As a result, kids are sitting in overcrowded classrooms, often without even the most basic supplies. Teachers have been laid off, and school buildings have been forced to close. We need to do what’s right for our kids. I will make sure our kids get the education they need to reach their fullest potential. Individual Tax Relief In 2011, Lansing politicians decided that big corporations deserved a handout. This $1.8 billion tax break came at the expense of middle-class families and seniors. Many of the deductions and credits working families relied on – such as the $600 per-child deduction and the charitable giving credit – were eliminated. Others, such as the Homestead Property Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit, were drastically reduced. Seniors were hit with a new tax on their retirement, forcing many on a fixed income to make hard choices. When I get to the state House, I’ll put the needs of families and seniors first, not corporate special interests. Full Revenue Sharing As a law enforcement officer for more than 40 years, I’ve seen what happens when Lansing balances its budget on the backs of local government. Counties and cities have to cut vital services like police and fire protection. This is the wrong approach. We need to have strong communities where people feel safe and drive on good roads. I’ll make sure that counties, cities and townships get the revenue sharing they need to make our community a good, clean, safe place to live and raise a family.[3][2] |
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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 Jason Sheppard defeated Tom Redmond and R. Al Bain in the Michigan House of Representatives District 56 general election.[4]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 56 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jason Sheppard Incumbent |
58.35% | 24,509 | |
| Democratic | Tom Redmond | 38.84% | 16,316 | |
| U.S. Taxpayers | R. Al Bain | 2.81% | 1,179 | |
| Total Votes | 42,004 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Tom Redmond ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 56 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 56 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Tom Redmond (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Jason Sheppard ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 56 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 56 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jason Sheppard Incumbent (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. Tom Redmond was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jason Sheppard defeated Irma Kubiske in the Republican primary. Al Bain ran as a U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate. Sheppard defeated Redmond and Bain in the general election.[7][8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Sheppard |
50.3% | 13,596 | |
| Democratic | Tom Redmond | 47.1% | 12,726 | |
| U.S. Taxpayers | Al Bain | 2.6% | 697 | |
| Total Votes | 27,019 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jason Sheppard |
66.8% | 3,757 |
| Irma Kubiske | 33.2% | 1,865 |
| Total Votes | 5,622 | |
Recent news
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See also
- Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan House of Representatives District 56
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Michigan State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Tom Redmond, "The issues," accessed September 21, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ [ Committee to Elect Tom Redmond, "Issues," accessed October 13, 2014]
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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
