Kevin Daley (politician)
Kevin Daley | |
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Member of the Michigan Senate | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mike Green |
Constituency | 31st district (2019–2022)
26th district (2023– ) |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 82nd district | |
In office January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2015 | |
Preceded by | John Stahl |
Succeeded by | Todd Courser |
Personal details | |
Born | August 10, 1957 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Debbie |
Residence | Lum, Michigan |
Occupation | Farmer |
Kevin Daley (born August 10, 1957) is an American politician in the state of
Early life and career
Daley was born August 10, 1957.[1] He graduated from Bishop Kelley Catholic School in Lapeer,[3] and then Lapeer Senior High School.[1]
He is a
Political career
Before his election to the
In the state House, Daley was chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.
Daley ran for the Senate seat again in 2018 and won, defeating state Representative
In January 2021, Daley was one of 10 Michigan Senate Republicans who signed a letter to Congress in support of President
In February 2022, Daley was one of several Senate Republicans to sponsor a symbolic, non-binding resolution that claimed that "radical politics" were infiltrating Michigan public schools, "resulting in education that amounts to political indoctrination" of students.[18]
In November 2023, Daley joined the Senate Republican leadership team for the 102nd Michigan Legislature, as minority caucus chair.[19]
In April 2023, Daley voted against a bill to amend an antiquated Michigan law that made it a misdemeanor for an unmarried man and woman to cohabitate or to "lewdly and lasciviously" associate. The bill passed 23–9.[20]
Also in April 2023, Daley spoke against legislation to allow university graduate student
Daley is a member of the Michigan Workforce Development Board; in 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed him to a second term, expiring January 1, 2027.[5]
Personal life
Daley is married and had three sons, the youngest of whom died in a farm accident in 2011.
Electoral history
2008
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican
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Kevin Daley | 24,655 | 57.26 | |
Democratic
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Bill Marquardt | 18,406 | 42.74 | |
Total votes | 43,061 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold
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2010
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican
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Kevin Daley | 20,338 | 70.77 | |
Democratic
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Mark Monson | 8,401 | 29.23 | |
Total votes | 28,739 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold
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2012
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican
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Kevin Daley | 24,482 | 58.97 | |
Democratic
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John Nugent | 17,032 | 41.03 | |
Total votes | 41,514 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold
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References
- ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details: Kevin Daley". Michigan Legislative Biography. Library of Michigan.
- ^ a b c "State Representative KEVIN DALEY" (PDF). Michigan Manual 2013-2014. Michigan Legislature: 184. 2013. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 5, 2015.
- ^ Nicolas Pugliese, End of an era: Bishop Kelley School closes, The County Press (June 18, 2022).
- ^ a b Justin Engel, Candidates vie for state Senate seat representing Genesee, Lapeer, Saginaw, Tuscola, MLive (October 11, 2022).
- ^ a b Gov. Whitmer reappoints Sen. Daley to state board through January 2027, The County Press (February 17, 2024).
- ^ Thumb's state representatives join bipartisan group of lawmakers calling for agricultural representation in MSU presidential search, WMIC (May 15, 2023).
- ^ a b c Phil Foley, Tragedy strikes Daley family, The County Press (February 2, 2011).
- ^ Matt Bach, [1], Flint Journal (August 6, 2008).
- ^ a b Sam Easter, State Rep. Kevin Daley enters race for Michigan Senate's 31st District seat held by fellow Republican Mike Green, MLive (February 16, 2014).
- ^ Kathleen Gray, Wolf hunt can proceed after Michigan House vote, Detroit Free Press (August 27, 2014).
- ^ Sam Easter, State Sen. Mike Green wins Republican primary in close race with sitting state Representative, MLive (August 6, 2014).
- ^ Beth LeBlanc, Legislators decry 'dark money' influence in primary, Detroit News (August 20, 2018).
- ^ Craig Mauger, Nonprofit boosting Consumers Energy's candidates spent $12.9M, The Detroit News (December 2, 2019).
- ^ a b Chris Ehrmann, Kevin Daley wins seat for state Senate race over Cynthia Luczak, MLive (November 7, 2018).
- ^ State Sen. Kevin Daley keeps seat in Lansing, AP reports, MLive (November 9, 2022).
- ^ Anna Liz Nichols, Michigan's first day of legislature gets off on a tense note, Associated Press (January 13, 2021).
- ^ Jon King, Trump campaign releases endorsement list of 51 elected Michigan Republicans, Michigan Advance (February 14, 2024).
- ^ Resolution approved by Senate Republicans warns against ‘radical politics’ in Michigan schools, MLive (February 28, 2022).
- ^ Jordyn Hermani, 'Our agenda advocates for all Michiganders': Meet the leaders of the 102nd legislature, MLive (November 25, 2022).
- ^ Craig Mauger, Michigan senators spar over unenforced penalty for unmarried couples living together, The Detroit News (April 19, 2023).
- ^ Ben Orner, Michigan Senate passes bill to allow college researchers to unionize, MLive (April 26, 2023).
- ^ Clara Hendrickson, Democrats vote to allow grad student research assistants to unionize, Detroit Free Press (April 26, 2023).