David Rutledge
| David Rutledge | ||
 | ||
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 54 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| Tenure | ||
| January 1, 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 31, 2016 | ||
| Years in position 14 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Minority Floor Leader, Michigan House of Representatives | ||
| May 2013 - December 2014 | ||
| Report an officeholder change | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $71,685/year | |
| Per diem | $10,800 yearly expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2014 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Tennessee State University | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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David Rutledge is a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 54. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010. Rutledge was elected to the position of State House Minority Floor Leader in May 2013, after Rudy Hobbs (D) stepped down.[1] He served in that position through 2014, and was named to serve as Minority Caucus Leader beginning in the 2015 session.
Biography
Rutledge earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Tennessee State University. His professional experience includes working as the president of Alpha Environmental Services, Inc.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Rutledge served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Local Government |
| • Military and Veterans Affairs, Minority Vice Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rutledge served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2012 |
|---|
| • Local Government, Vice-chair |
| • Transportation and Infrastructure |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rutledge served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Education |
| • Intergovernmental and Regional Affairs |
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Rutledge's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Education
- Excerpt: "Every child in Michigan deserves access to a world-class education so that our young people can compete in today's global economy. David is committed to supporting our state's public education system, ensuring that public schools have access to adequate resources and that statewide policies empower districts to do what is best for their students. Education quality should be a top priority for state government."
Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "Although the economy is finally turning around, there are families, businesses, and communities throughout our state that are still struggling. David understands the important role that government can play in helping to create a job-friendly environment. However, David believes that economic policy must be focused on creating jobs, not giving corporations more rights than individual citizens."
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 David Rutledge was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ed Moore defeated John Nazars in the Republican primary. Rutledge defeated Moore in the general election.[3][4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  David Rutledge Incumbent |
75.3% | 18,610 | |
| Republican | Ed Moore | 24.7% | 6,092 | |
| Total Votes | 24,702 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ed Moore |
74.9% | 1,120 |
| John Nazars | 25.1% | 375 |
| Total Votes | 1,495 | |
2012
Rutledge won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 54. He ran unopposed in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated Bill Emmerich (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Rutledge Incumbent |
77.4% | 29,949 | |
| Republican | Bill Emmerich | 22.6% | 8,722 | |
| Total Votes | 38,671 | |||
2010
Rutledge won election to the District 54 seat in 2010. He defeated Dave Franklin, Edison Hulbert, William Riney, Lonnie Scott and Michael White in the August 3 Democratic primary. He defeated Richard Deitering (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[8][9]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 54 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Rutledge (D)
|
18,146 | |||
| Richard Deitering (R) | 9,709 | |||
| David Palmer (I) | 1,363 | |||
| Clifford McKinney (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan) | 451 | |||
Campaign donors
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| David Rutludge campaign contribution history | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Michigan State House, District 54 |  |
$35,920 | |
| 2010 | Michigan State House, District 54 | |
$38,926 | |
| 2004 | Michigan State House, District 54 |  |
$13,500 | |
| 1998 | Michigan State House, District 54 | |
$8,831 | |
| Grand total raised | $97,177 | |||
| Source: [[10] Follow the Money] | ||||
2012
Rutledge won re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Rutledge raised a total of $35,920.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Rutledge's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association | $5,000 | |||
| Michigan Regional Council Of Carpenters | $2,000 | |||
| DTE Energy | $2,000 | |||
| American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees | $1,850 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | $1,500 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $35,920 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Rutledge won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Rutledge raised a total of $38,926.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Rutledge's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Rutledge, David | $9,985 | |||
| County Road Association Of Michigan | $2,000 | |||
| AFSCME | $1,500 | |||
| 21st Century Club | $1,500 | |||
| Michigan Education Association | $1,050 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,926 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Rutledge lost the election for the Michigan House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Rutledge raised a total of $13,500.
| Michigan House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Rutledge's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Rutledge, David E. | $8,150 | |||
| Jackson, Eva | $500 | |||
| Boyle, John | $500 | |||
| Edwards, Gerald | $500 | |||
| Damsaz, Khodakaram | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $13,500 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Rutledge lost the election for the Michigan House of Representatives in 1998. During that election cycle, Rutledge raised a total of $8,831.
| Michigan House of Representatives 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Rutledge's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Rutledge, David E. | $1,103 | |||
| Stewart, Dorothy & Stanley | $978 | |||
| Davis, Spencer A. | $500 | |||
| Michigan Insurance Federation | $500 | |||
| Barfield, Berry J. | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $8,831 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Scorecards
Tea Party Scorecard
The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[11]
January 2011 - March 2012
David Rutledge received a 14% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[11]
Personal
Rutledge and his wife, Geraldine, have two children.
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See also
- Michigan State Legislature
- Michigan House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Michigan state legislative districts
External links
- Office website
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Profile from Vote-USA
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ The Ann Arbor News, "Rutledge taking over Democratic floor leader position in Michigan House," May 23, 2013. Accessed February 7, 2014
- ↑ "rutledgenow," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ 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, "2012 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed June 5, 2012
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Rutledge, David," accessed June 10, 2013
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Michigan Votes, "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alma Wheeler Smith (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 54 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
