Tom Kunse
Tom Kunse (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 100. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Kunse (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 100. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 6, 2024.[source]
Biography
Tom Kunse was born in Pontiac, Michigan. Kunse earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1994 and an M.S. in nuclear physics from Central Michigan University in 2012. His career experience includes owning Northern Dry Bulk. Kunse has served on the Grant Township Board.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Kunse was assigned to the following committees:
- House Oversight Committee, Minority Vice Chair
- Labor Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
The primary will occur on August 6, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100
Jamie McClendon and Tracy Ruell are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100 on August 6, 2024.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100
Incumbent Tom Kunse is running in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100 on August 6, 2024.
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 100
Tom Kunse defeated Nate Bailey in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 100 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Kunse (R) | 68.4 | 26,911 |
 | Nate Bailey (D) | 31.6 | 12,452 | |
| Total votes: 39,363 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100
Nate Bailey advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nate Bailey | 100.0 | 4,422 |
| Total votes: 4,422 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paula Priebe (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100
Tom Kunse advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 100 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom Kunse | 100.0 | 12,783 |
| Total votes: 12,783 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kelly Smith (R)
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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Married 24 years, father of two wonderful children. Small business owner for 29 years Dedicated to small, local government Conservative Pro Life Pro 2nd Amendment and a Lifetime member of the Clare Rod & Gun Club Jobs come from entrepreneurs, not from the Government. People should be able to make their own life decisions without cumbersome governmental intervention.
- Education is the key to changing the world. We need more skilled trades training in our high schools.
- Small Local governement is what is most responsive and best for our society.
- Mask mandates and shutting businesses down were imoral and unlawful.
Education: If you want to change the world, it will start with education.
Governmental overreach: Government is usually the source of the problem and rarely the solution. Our society would be better off with less governmental burden.
Energy independence: we should do whatever we can to be self sufficient with our energy needs.
I admire those quiet leaders that are examples of their beliefs. I am not impressed with the loud "look at me" type people. They are more for show. I admire the leaders who do not seek recognition - they just want to get the job done.
Ronald Regan did a great job communicating with the American people. I'd love to be able to relate to people as well as he did.
George Washington - what I admire most about him is not his leadership during a very difficult time, but the fact that he turned down the opportunity to run for another term. He declined becuase he knew our country should not have power concentrated in one person / office. I wish all our leaders were so selfless.
I enjoy listening to Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro.
Reading:
Atlas Shrugged
Anything by De Tocqueville
The Road to Serfdom, FA Hayek
Free to Choose, Milton and Rose Friedman
Honesty. It all starts with being honest. Even if you disagree with a person, you have to be honest.
Hard working - they cannot take their responsibility lightly.
Open minded - you cannot possibly know everything. Be willing to listen to others before making a decision.
Fiscal responsibility. We are spending other people's money and have to be very frugal with it.
Remember that we work for the people. Don't run for office if you are looking for a position to display your authority.
Effort - it is guaranteed that there will be issues and events you disagree with. That setback cannot stop you from continuing to work towards your goals. Be relentless in your effort.
When I leave office, I would like people to remember my honesty.
Even when we disagree, I want to be professional. It is never the wrong time to be kind.
I would love for people to understand that I did my best and when I made a mistake, I owned it.
The best I could hope for is that when I leave, even my opponents remember me as honorable.
I remember President Regan getting shot and of course the Miracle on Ice (1980 Olympics) - I was 10 and remember watching the game. It still gives me goosebumps.
When I was 15 I started working for a company that put on Demolition Derbies - mainly at County fairs all over the midwest. I worked there three summers. It was a great way to see the local areas and I loved the traveling. Everyday was different and I got to work with all kinds of people. It was very interesting.
The Book of Virtues
William J Bennett
Love Song by Tesla
I need to have more patience.
Open communication.
We can disagree without being disagreeable. It is not productive to call each other names.
Be professional.
Be able to listen as well as speak.
Personal attacks are unproductive.
The mass exodus. We need to show our younger generations that this is a great State to raise a family. We need to help them with having a productive life.
The pendulum should be dampered. We should not swing wildly from one end of the spectrum to the other, depending on who controls the only body of legislature.
Unicameral is a way to get things done quickly, but I fear that it would overreact in certain situations. I think it is not a desirable format for our government.
Possibly a local board, so they are at least familiar with basic meeting procedures. FOIA, Open meetings act, etc.
Otherwise, honest hard working people will be fine without that experience.
I think it is more important for people to have small business experience.
Yes, of course. Even if we disagree, it is best if we understand how people like to communicate. I find that if you know people, they are more open to share their input.
I like have public input - having citizens on the committee, but they needed help with the process. This was the first time for Michigan and it was a mess.
If the Citizens committee cannot get it done by a specific deadline (no exceptions) then the Legislature should take it over.
Education - if we are going to change the world, it starts with education.
Transportation - I've been in Logistics for nearly 30 years and can help with real world experience.
Finance - we need more fiscal responsibility in government.
I am not currently a legislator.
Ronald Regan can communicate amazingly well.
George Washington was able to eschew power and leave it with the people.
Lincoln was amazing under pressure. His speeches are enjoyable to read even today.
Not at this time. I am focused on State Representative.
How can you tell when a cow is laughing?
Milk comes out it's nose.
Yes. Without a doubt.
I can see a very brief window (possibly 5 days) where the Governor can declare a state of emergency for a specific reason. After that, the Legislators should be back in session to oversee the situation.
That power should not be held by one person / office.
There are absoultes - certain things that people hold dearly that should not be compromised under any circumstances.
We should not be above learning about a situation - and it is a good thing when we process new information and our position evolves.
Basically, we can work together on issues, but at the end of the day, we have to stand fast on issues that are paramount to ourselves.
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2023
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2022
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 100 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 10, 2022
- ↑ Michigan House Republicans, "Tom Kunse," accessed April 29, 2023
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| Preceded by Triston Cole (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 105 2021-Present |
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