Anne Brown (Michigan)
Anne Brown was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 54 of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Brown's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[1]
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "I will work to ensure equality and protect the health of women, children and LGBTQ residents."
Community
- Excerpt: "I will advocate for a commuter rail system that will address short and long term needs."
Older adults
- Excerpt: "Aging Citizens represent 7% of our growing district. Their desire for enhanced services include increased options for aging in place and elder friendly communities. I will support these major initiatives to ensure that the 54th District continues to be a great place to age."
Public safety
- Excerpt: "I will advocate for community policing to strengthen and improve public safety."
Natural resources and Blue Economy
- Excerpt: "My priorities include Climate Change, Water Quality, Fracking and their impact on our Blue Economy."
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 David Rutledge (D) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Ronnie Peterson defeated Kevin Jardine in the Michigan House of Representatives District 54 general election.[2]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 54 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 74.99% | 30,148 | ||
| Republican | Kevin Jardine | 25.01% | 10,053 | |
| Total Votes | 40,201 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
The following candidates ran in the Michigan House of Representatives District 54 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 54 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 34.69% | 2,940 | ||
| Democratic | Anne Brown | 25.83% | 2,189 | |
| Democratic | Lisa Cardenas | 11.24% | 953 | |
| Democratic | Bill Krebaum | 2.51% | 213 | |
| Democratic | Gregory Peoples | 18.25% | 1,547 | |
| Democratic | Michael White | 7.47% | 633 | |
| Total Votes | 8,475 | |||
Kevin Jardine ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 54 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 54 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | ||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Brown's endorsements included the following:[5]
- Ypsilanti Mayor Amanda Edmonds
- Ypsilanti Mayor Pro Tem Lois Richardson
- Ypsilanti Councilperson Nicole Brown
- Ypsilanti Councilperson Dan Vogt
- State Representative David E. Rutledge
- Former State Senator Alma Wheeler Smith
- Former State Representative Charles Gray
- Former Ypsilanti Superintendent Dr. James Hawkins
- Former NOW President, Beverly Fish
- Former City Council Member, William ‘Toby’ Clay
- AFSCME Local 623
- EMILY's List
- MI Women Win
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See also
- Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan House of Representatives District 54
- Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Michigan State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Anne Brown, "Home," accessed June 24, 2016
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Anne Brown, "Endorsements," accessed June 24, 2016