Kim LaSata
Kim LaSata (Republican Party) was a member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 21. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. She left office on January 1, 2023.
LaSata (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 17. She lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022.
LaSata is a former Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 79 from 2017 to 2019.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
LaSata was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Economic and Small Business Development Committee
- Energy and Technology Committee
- Health Policy and Human Services
- Insurance and Banking Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Majority vice-chair
2019-2020
LaSata was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Insurance and Banking Committee
- Energy and Technology Committee
- Health Policy and Human Services
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Vice Chair
- Advice and Consent Committee, Vice Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan State Senate District 17
Jonathan Lindsey defeated Scott Starr in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jonathan Lindsey (R) | 65.4 | 66,134 | |
 | Scott Starr (D) | 34.6 | 35,011 | |
| Total votes: 101,145 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 17
Scott Starr advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 17 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Starr | 100.0 | 11,696 |
| Total votes: 11,696 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 17
Jonathan Lindsey defeated incumbent Kim LaSata in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 17 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jonathan Lindsey | 61.4 | 21,717 | |
| Kim LaSata | 38.6 | 13,631 | ||
| Total votes: 35,348 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bronna Kahle (R)
Campaign finance
2018
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan State Senate District 21
Kim LaSata defeated Ian Haight in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kim LaSata (R) | 58.1 | 58,164 | |
| Ian Haight (D) | 41.9 | 41,897 | ||
| Total votes: 100,061 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 21
Ian Haight advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 21 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ian Haight | 100.0 | 14,629 | |
| Total votes: 14,629 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 21
Kim LaSata defeated Dave Pagel in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 21 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Kim LaSata | 54.6 | 15,344 | |
| Dave Pagel | 45.4 | 12,761 | ||
| Total votes: 28,105 | ||||
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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 Al Pscholka (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.
Kim LaSata defeated Marletta Seats and Carl Oehling in the Michigan House of Representatives District 79 general election.[1]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 79 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kim LaSata |
58.78% | 23,657 | |
| Democratic | Marletta Seats | 38.42% | 15,461 | |
| U.S. Taxpayers | Carl Oehling | 2.81% | 1,129 | |
| Total Votes | 40,247 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Marletta Seats ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 79 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 79 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Marletta Seats (unopposed) | |
Kim LaSata defeated Ryan Arnt, Mary Brown and Troy Rolling in the Michigan House of Representatives District 79 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 79 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Kim LaSata |
54.17% | 3,622 | |
| Republican | Ryan Arnt | 30.06% | 2,010 | |
| Republican | Mary Brown | 5.17% | 346 | |
| Republican | Troy Rolling | 10.59% | 708 | |
| Total Votes | 6,686 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kim LaSata did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
LaSata's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
| “ | Pro Life
I believe that human life is precious and demands utmost respect. I believe that life begins at conception and all persons born and unborn must be protected regardless of race, age, or sex. On Farming I have been involved in agriculture my entire life. As a child my family were commercial vegetable growers. Charlie and I currently farm 15 acres of grapes that we sell to Welch and local wineries. We are very familiar with the struggles and opportunities growers face. Unnecessary regulation is a real problem. I believe that Agriculture is the backbone of Michigan's economy. It is necessary for a healthy and expanding economy. I will protect the viability and health of our agricultural industry. On Education As a teacher I know how critically important it is for parents and the entire community to trust and support the education of our children. This is why I never miss a school election, I make certain I am there for our kids and teachers. Funding for public education is at its highest level in state history. We need to make sure the money gets into the classroom for the benefit of the students. Parents need to be able to choose the best education for their children. School choice both public and private are very important for our children and families. Second Amendment I support the second amendment right of every Michigan resident to own and possess a firearm. I enjoy the shooting sports with my family.[5] |
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2022
In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Vote LaSata, "Issues," accessed October 18, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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| Preceded by - |
Michigan State Senate District 21 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Sarah Anthony (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 79 2017-2019 |
Succeeded by Pauline Wendzel (R) |
