Vote for a Brighter Future
OTTAWA COUNTY GOP Voters’ Guide 2016
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REPUBLICAN PARTY SAMPLE BALLOT Instructions
To vote a straight ticket, fill in the oval by your party choice. Remember voting a straight ticket does not result in a vote for non-partisan candidates. They must be voted for individually. If you do not vote a straight ticket, you must vote for all offices individually.
REPUBLICAN SAMPLE BALLOT
NON PARTISAN SECTION Vote for not more than 1
JUDICIAL
UNIVERSITY
Vote for not more than 2
Republican Party
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Michael J. Busuito
Vote for not more than 1 8 years term
Republican Republican
LL O T
Kimberly Shmina
PRESIDENTIAL
David F. Viviano
COUNTY STATES
Vote for not more than 1
Vote for not more than 1
Donald J. Trump Michael R. Pence
Ronald J. Frantz
CONGRESSIONAL
Vote for not more than 1
Republican
Republican
B A Vote for not more than 1
Republican
Jim Lilly - 89th District -
COMMISSIONER
LE
Bradley Slagh Republican
Republican
Vote for not more than 1
Republican
Joel P. Hoekstra
Judge of Court of Appeals
David H. Sawyer
Judge of Court of Appeals
JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT INCUMBENT POSITION 20th CIRCUIT Vote for not more than 1
Joe Bush
P
A M Republican
Vote for not more than 2
Vote for not more than 1
Roger Victory - 88th District -
Nikki Snyder
JUDGE OF COURT APPEALS INCUMBENT POSITION 3rd DISTRICT
TREASURER
LEGISLATURE
Tom McMillin
Joan L. Larsen
Justice of the Supreme Court
Republican
Vote for not more than 1
Vote for not more than 2
Vote for not more than 1 partial term ending 01/01/2019
Justin F. Roebuck
LEGISLATIVE
Republican
JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT INCUMBENT POSITION
SHERIFF
Republican
Bill Huizenga
Daniela Garcia - 90th District -
Justice of the Supreme Court
Steve Kempker
Vote for not more than 1
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Kent D. Engle
Republican
Vote for not more than 1
Frank Garcia (District 1)
Judge of Circuit Court
JUDGE OF CIRCUIT COURT NON-INCUMBENT POSITION 20th CIRCUIT Vote for not more than 1
Republican
Joe Baumann (District 2)
Dan Martin
Republican
Don Disselkoen (District 3)
Karen Jongekrijg Miedema
Republican
Republican
Allen Dannenberg (District 4)
MICHIGAN
Mike Haverdink (District 5)
Carl Meyers
Dennis Van Dam (District 6) Republican
Judy K. Mulder
Ron Weiser
James Holtvluwer (District 7)
Vernon D. Helder
Vote for not more than 2 Republican Republican
Republican Republican
JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT NON-INCUMBENT POSITION 58th CIRCUIT
Republican
Vote for not more than 1
Greg DeJong (District 8) Republican
UNIVERSITY
Vote for not more than 2
Philip Kuyers (District 9)
William Deary
Roger Bergman (District 10)
Republican
Dan Kelly Republican
Republican Republican
Matt Fenske (District 11) Republican
BE SURE TO VOTE BOTH THE FRONT AND THE BACK OF BALLOT
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OTTAWA COUNTY ELECTED OFFICES Ronald Frantz / Ottawa County Prosecutor / Incumbent
First elected in 1991, Prosecutor Ron Frantz is seeking a 7th term as Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney. During his most recent term in office, Frantz and staff successfully prosecuted several high-profile homicide cases, each garnering convictions. Prosecutor Frantz has served as president of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan and remains an active Board and Committee member. Frantz is a graduate of Kalamazoo College and Case Western Reserve University Law School. Prior to Prosecutor, he served as Assistant Prosecutor giving him thirty-eight years of experience. Frantz lives in Grand Haven Township with his wife, Patrice. They are members of Second Christian Reformed Church of Grand Haven.
Steve Kempker / Ottawa County Sheriff / Candidate
Steve Kempker has been with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office for over 26 years and has held the ranks of Road Patrol Deputy, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain. In 2015 Steve was appointed to the position of Undersheriff, which is his current role. As Undersheriff, Steve deals with the overall management of all Sheriff’s Office operations and oversight of the Sheriff’s Office budget. Steve is a graduate of Muskegon Community College, Kalamazoo Valley Police Academy, Michigan State University Accident Reconstruction, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, and Northwestern University Executive Management Program.
Justin F. Roebuck / Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds / Incumbent
The County Clerk/Register’s Office serves thousands of Ottawa County’s residents each year, and since taking office in 2014, Justin Roebuck has made customer service his top priority. Along with excellence in the ongoing preservation of our records, Justin’s goal is for the Clerk/Register’s Office to continue leading in the field of technology, recognizing the need for a more efficient and accessible government to meet the demands of a growing community. Justin serves on the Legislative Committees of both the Michigan Association of County Clerks and Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College, resides in Zeeland with his wife, Laura, and daughter, Sarah, and is an active member of Engedi Church.
Bradley Slagh / Ottawa County Treasurer / Incumbent
First appointed County Treasurer in 2007, after being twice elected as the Zeeland Township Supervisor, Brad is now seeking his 3rd term as Treasurer. In 2016, Slagh served as the elected President of the Michigan Association of County Treasurers. Brad serves on the Ottawa County Republican Party Executive Committee, including one term as Chairman of the Party in 2009, and serves in various leadership roles at First Reformed Church in Zeeland. Additional experience includes maintaining a current real estate license, serving on the Macatawa Greenway Partnership Board and on multiple Zeeland Community and Zeeland Chamber Boards. Brad has been married for 31 years to Carol and has 3 children.
Joe Bush / Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner / Incumbent
Joe Bush was elected as the Water Resources Commissioner in 2012. Prior to his election, Bush worked for the Ottawa County Road Commission for 12 years. He is a past Olive Township Board Trustee, current Olive Township Zoning Board of Appeals member, Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners Legislative Chair, and serves on the Parks and Recreation Board. Joe attended Cornerstone University obtaining two degrees. Bush collaborates with organizations such as the Outdoor Discovery Center, the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, and the Lower Grand Watershed. Joe fosters close relationships with local farmers, developers, home owners, and local municipalities. He’s dedicated to his position, working extremely hard for the citizens of Ottawa County.
OTTAWA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Frank Garcia (District 1) Joe Baumann (District 2) Don Disselkoen (District 3) Allen Dannenberg (District 4) Mike Haverdink (District 5) Dennis Van Dam (District 6)
James Holtvluwer (District 7) Greg DeJong (District 8) Philip Kuyers (District 9) Roger Bergman (District 10) Matt Fenske (District 11)
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MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT Justice David F. Viviano / Incumbent
David F. Viviano is the 109th Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. He was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in 2013 and elected to complete the remainder of his term in 2014. He is the Supreme Court’s point person for judicial training and e-filing. Justice Viviano previously served as Chief Judge of the Macomb County Circuit and Probate Courts. He was elected to the Circuit Court in 2006 and again in 2012. As chief judge, he was responsible for the administration of one of the largest trial courts in Michigan. Justice Viviano is a strong advocate for technological innovation in the court system. He led the Macomb Circuit Court’s e-filing pilot project and has worked to improve how the court manages electronic data and shares it with the public and other units of government. Before becoming a judge, Justice Viviano worked at two nationally-recognized law firms, Dickinson Wright PLLC in Detroit and Jenner & Block LLC in Chicago. He then founded his own law firm in Mt. Clemens, Viviano & Viviano PLLC. Justice Viviano received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hillsdale College and his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School.
Justice Joan L. Larsen / Incumbent
Justice Joan L. Larsen is the 111th Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. She was named to the Michigan Supreme Court on September 30, 2015, by Governor Rick Snyder. Before assuming office, Justice Larsen served on the faculty of the University of Michigan Law School where she was also special counsel to the dean. Justice Larsen graduated first in her class from Northwestern University School of Law, where she served as articles editor of the Northwestern University Law Review. After graduation, Justice Larsen clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court. Following her clerkships, she joined Sidley & Austin’s Washington, D.C., office, where she was a member of the Constitutional, Criminal, and Civil Litigation Section. Before coming to Michigan in 1998, she was a visiting assistant professor at Northwestern. She later served as deputy assistant attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel.
MICHIGAN STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Tom McMillin / Candidate
For over 20 years, Tom has been a leading advocate for local control of education and parental choice. Tom led the opposition to Common Core while in the Michigan House. Tom was Chairman of the House Education Committee, where he led the successful effort to uncap charter schools and was consistently ranked as one of the top conservative State Representatives. He served as board president at Prevail Academy charter school and is currently the Republican 8th Congressional District Chairman. Tom has been a city councilman, mayor, county commissioner and a precinct delegate since the late 1980s. Tom was appointed to the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission by Governor Snyder in 2015.
Nicolette Snyder / Candidate
Nikki has the experience, drive and enthusiasm to advocate for “Excellence in Education.” Born in Marquette, she is a lifelong Michigan resident. Nikki lives in Whitmore Lake, Michigan with her husband, Dan, and their three beautiful children. Nikki works at Providence Park Hospital in Novi, Michigan as a Lactation Consultant and teaches Breastfeeding Education. She is also a Part-Time Faculty Instructor in the Department of Nursing at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor. Nikki Snyder is not motivated by political power, but instead she finds her motivation in her incredible children. She is dedicated to improving education for ALL in Michigan.
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University of Michigan Board of Regents
Wayne State University Board of Governors
William Deary Dan Kelly
Carl Meyers Ron Weiser
Michael J. Busuito Kim Shmina
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MICHIGAN STATE REPRESENTATIVES Roger Victory / 88th House District / Incumbent
Allendale Township, Chester Township, Coopersville, Georgetown Township, Polkton Township, Tallmadge Township, Wright Township. As Michigan State Representative, cutting back on regulatory burdens on businesses is a top priority for Roger Victory. He realizes that hidden taxes cost Michigan citizens their jobs, and he recognizes the importance of cutting these taxes. Roger strives to educate young people about real world jobs and has experience in pushing economic growth in Michigan. He uses his conservative agenda to help create jobs in Michigan and improve Michigan’s job industry for our current and future workers.
Jim Lilly / 89th House District / Candidate Blendon Township, Crockery Township, Ferrysburg, Grand Haven, Grand Haven Township, Olive Township, Park Township, Port Sheldon Township, Robinson Township, Spring Lake Township, Village of Spring Lake. Jim Lilly will fight for our West Michigan values in Lansing. He is a solution-driven leader who uses his private sector experience and conservative belief system to guide his decisions and better our state. Jim will continue to champion responsible tax and regulatory policies, investment in our state’s infrastructure, and workforce and vocational training initiatives. Jim is committed to protecting life and ensuring that everyone in Michigan has an opportunity to succeed. Daniela Garcia / 90th House District / Incumbent
Holland, Holland Township, Zeeland, Zeeland Township, Hudsonville, Jamestown Township. Daniela was first elected to serve Michigan’s 90th House District in November of 2014, taking office in January 2015. From day one she hit the ground running utilizing her extensive public service experience to work on behalf of her constituents. She has sponsored and passed legislation that represent the conservative values of our community. These public acts promote job growth, reduce burdensome regulations, provide flexibility to local school districts and promote parental choice in education. Daniela has worked to protect life and has a 100% voting record. She is a fiscal conservative with a heart for our community.
History Tells Us One Vote Does Make a Difference • • • • • • •
In 1916, Democrat President Woodrow Wilson won re-election by capturing the electoral vote in California. He won there by 3,733 votes, less than one vote per precinct. A switch of less than 10,000 votes in Ohio and Hawaii in 1976 would have elected Gerald Ford over Jimmy Carter. In 1950, a larger turnout of voters in Ottawa County would have elected a Republican Governor (Kelly) of Michigan. The Democrat candidate won by less than 1,200 votes out of almost 2 million cast. In 1986, if just 22,000 voters had switched their votes in four states (Alabama, Colorado, North Dakota and South Dakota), the Republicans would have controlled the U.S. Senate for four more years. In 1990, a heavy turnout in Ottawa County resulted in the election of a Republican Governor (Engler) in Michigan by a very narrow margin - an average of just 3 votes per precinct statewide. The election of the President in 2000 was so close it took weeks to determine the winner. Ottawa County’s strong Bush support kept Gore busy campaigning in Michigan and out of states that would have given him the presidency. Ronald Reagan won ten states in 1980 with margins of less than 20,000 votes in each state. If that kind of margin had occurred in previous elections: • The Presidential elections of 1948 (Truman) and 1968 (Nixon) would have been decided by the House of Representatives. • Richard Nixon, Republican candidate, would have defeated John Kennedy, Democrat candidate, in 1960. • Gerald Ford, Republican candidate, would have defeated Jimmy Carter, Democrat candidate, in 1976.
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OTTAWA COUNTY GOP
Voters’ Guide 2016
VOTER INFORMATION OTTAWA COUNTY CLERK / Main Office
12220 Fillmore Street, Rm. 130 West Olive, MI 49460 Phone: 616-994-4531 / Email:
[email protected] Website: www.miottawa.org/Departments/CountyClerk
Regional Offices
414 Washington Ave., Rm. 320, Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: 616-846-8310 12251 James Street, Holland, MI 49424. Phone: 616-494-5566 3100 Port Sheldon Road, Hudsonville, MI 49426. Phone: 616-662-6085 ...................
OTTAWA COUNTY GOP / Main Office
513 E. 8th Street Holland, MI 49423 Phone: 616-396-3791 / Email:
[email protected] Website: www.ottawagop.org / Alt. Phone: 616-591-8180
Regional Offices
2874 Port Sheldon Road, Hudsonville MI 49401. Phone: 616-591-8181 601 South Beacon, Grand Haven MI 49417. Phone: 616-591-8182 ...................
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This election is critical. I’m encouraging you to vote, not just as the Chair Ottawa County Republican Party, but as a mom. Our comeback is on the line this November. We must return a Republican majority to the State House to continue making Michigan the most business-friendly state in the nation. We have to put more conservative voices on the State Board of Education so that parents get to make decisions in schools, not government bureaucrats. We must return our Rule-of-Law Supreme Court Justices, Joan Larsen and David Viviano, so that the proper checks and balances are in place for our three branches of government. Your vote this November is critical in protecting Michigan’s Comeback for generations to come.
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Amanda Van Essen Wirth
Ottawa County Republican Party Chair
Ottawa County Republicans 2016 Leadership Amanda Van Essen Wirth (Chair) / Joe Bush (Vice Chair) Jose Mireles (Treasurer) / Chris McMullin (Secretary) Thank you to leadership and fellow volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact us.
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OTTAWA COUNTY GOP
Voters’ Guide 2016
