| Full Name: | Joseph Graves |
|---|---|
| Office: | State House (MI) - District 51, Republican |
| First Elected: | 03/2012 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Denise; 4 Children |
Summary
Representative Joseph Graves
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
SB 48 - Authorizes Businesses to Allow Contact Between Customers and Small Bears
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
March 7, 2013 - Authorizes certain businesses to allow contact between customers and bears that are less than 36 weeks of age or that weigh less than 90 ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: The Economy
Jan. 1, 2012 - Like many, my parents came to Michigan from the south in the 1950's seeking the American dream. At the time, Michigan was the land of ...
Issue Position: Property Values
Jan. 1, 2012 - Due to the record number of mortgage foreclosures and a lack of demand, home values have dropped up to 60% over the past decade. This ...
Issue Position: Schools
More Public Statements
Jan. 1, 2012 - During the past year, there has been divisiveness and finger pointing instead of focusing on the kids to ensure they are receiving the best education ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 83% |
| 2011-2012 | Michigan Chamber of Commerce Positions | 60% |
| 2012 | Michigan League of Conservation Voters Lifetime Score | 20% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Party Committees ($66,719.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Joseph Graves refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
JosephGraves@house.mi.gov
Capitol Website
http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=51
General Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RepJosephGraves
Capitol
S-985 House Office Building
Post Office Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-373-1780
Toll Free: 866-989-5151
