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Summary

Representative Ken J. Yonker

Full Name: Ken J. Yonker
Office: State House (MI) - District 72, Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Amy; 4 Children: Eric, Jason, Matt, Caitlyn
Birth Date: 12/16/1956
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, MI
Home City: Gaines Township, MI
Religion: Protestant

Recent Key Votes

SB 59 - Expands Areas Where Concealed Weapons are Authorized
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 13, 2012 - Authorizes individuals with additional firearms training to carry concealed weapons on the following premises (Sec. 5): Schools and college campuses; Child care centers, ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Building a New Michigan

Jan. 1, 2012 - In 2010 Ken Yonker took an oath to help build a better Michigan using the same hard-work ethic that made him a successful small business ...

Issue Position: Supporting a Stronger Economic Strategy

Jan. 1, 2012 - *Voted for a gimmick-free state budget that boldly eliminated $1.7 billion in government spending while paying off long-term debt. *Voted to repeal the MBT and ...

Issue Position: Leading Government Reform Efforts

Jan. 1, 2012 - *Sponsored teacher tenure reforms that ensure the best teachers are finding their way into our children's classrooms. *Proudly accepted a 10% salary and benefits reduction ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
2010 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights A
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Candidate Self-finance ($25,000.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Ken Yonker has 100% Political Courage

Ken Yonker has demonstrated Political Courage by telling citizens where he stands on the issues he/ she may face if elected.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
KenYonker@house.mi.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=072

General Website
http://kenyonker.wordpress.com/

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rep-Ken-Yonker/183223785035583

Capitol
N 1091 House Office Building
Post Office Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Phone: 517-373-0840
Toll Free: 888-347-8072

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