Tom Leonard
Tom Leonard (Republican Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 93. He left office on January 1, 2019.
Leonard (Republican Party) ran for election for Attorney General of Michigan. He lost in the Republican convention on August 27, 2022.
Leonard is a former Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 93 from 2013 to 2018. Leonard served as speaker of the House from 2017 to 2018. He previously served as speaker pro tempore. Leonard was unable to run for re-election in 2018 to the Michigan House of Representatives because of term limits.
Elections
2022
See also: Michigan Attorney General election, 2022
General election
General election for Attorney General of Michigan
Incumbent Dana Nessel defeated Matthew DePerno, Joe McHugh, and Gerald T. Van Sickle in the general election for Attorney General of Michigan on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dana Nessel (D) | 53.2 | 2,329,195 | |
| Matthew DePerno (R) | 44.6 | 1,952,408 | ||
| Joe McHugh (L) | 1.5 | 67,846 | ||
| Gerald T. Van Sickle (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | 0.7 | 32,431 | ||
| Total votes: 4,381,880 | ||||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Attorney General of Michigan
Incumbent Dana Nessel advanced from the Democratic convention for Attorney General of Michigan on August 21, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Dana Nessel (D) | |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Attorney General of Michigan
Matthew DePerno defeated Ryan Berman and Tom Leonard in the Republican convention for Attorney General of Michigan on August 27, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| Ryan Berman (R) | ||
| ✔ | Matthew DePerno (R) | |
| Tom Leonard (R) | ||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Attorney General of Michigan
Joe McHugh advanced from the Libertarian convention for Attorney General of Michigan on July 10, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Joe McHugh (L) | |
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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention
U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Attorney General of Michigan
Gerald T. Van Sickle advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Attorney General of Michigan on July 23, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Gerald T. Van Sickle (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | |
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Attorney General of Michigan
Dana Nessel defeated Tom Leonard, Lisa Lane Gioia, Chris Graveline, and Gerald T. Van Sickle in the general election for Attorney General of Michigan on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dana Nessel (D) | 49.0 | 2,031,117 | |
| Tom Leonard (R) | 46.3 | 1,916,117 | ||
| Lisa Lane Gioia (L) | 2.1 | 86,807 | ||
| Chris Graveline (Independent) | 1.7 | 69,889 | ||
| Gerald T. Van Sickle (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | 0.9 | 38,114 | ||
| Total votes: 4,142,044 | ||||
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2016
Incumbent Tom Leonard defeated Josh Derke and Tyler Palmer in the Michigan House of Representatives District 93 general election.[1]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 93 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tom Leonard Incumbent |
62.05% | 29,328 | |
| Democratic | Josh Derke | 32.81% | 15,508 | |
| Libertarian | Tyler Palmer | 5.14% | 2,428 | |
| Total Votes | 47,264 | |||
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State | ||||
Josh Derke ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 93 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 93 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Josh Derke (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Tom Leonard defeated Charles Truesdell in the Michigan House of Representatives District 93 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 93 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tom Leonard Incumbent |
78.76% | 7,515 | |
| Republican | Charles Truesdell | 21.24% | 2,027 | |
| Total Votes | 9,542 | |||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Leonard Incumbent |
56.2% | 18,740 | |
| Democratic | Josh Derke | 34.9% | 11,643 | |
| Independent | Michael Trebesh | 8.9% | 2,974 | |
| Total Votes | 33,357 | |||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Leonard |
56.6% | 25,283 | |
| Democratic | Paul Silva | 43.4% | 19,377 | |
| Total Votes | 44,660 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Tom Leonard |
35.4% | 4,231 |
| Kevin Kirk | 33.7% | 4,027 |
| Michael Trebesh | 26.3% | 3,148 |
| Jeremiah Napier | 4.6% | 555 |
| Total Votes | 11,961 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2018
Campaign website
Leonard's campaign website state the following:
Elder Abuse
Michigan’s seniors are being ripped off every day, and it is well past time we put a stop to it. They are being scammed and preyed upon, all too often by those who are closest to them. My first bill when I became a state representative increased penalties for people who abused our seniors. As your next attorney general, I will continue to lead on this issue and protect our most vulnerable Michiganders.
Mental Health
Too many Michiganders have been left behind during the mental health crisis plaguing our state right now. If we can get these people the help they need, we can help them lead better lives and prevent many crimes before they ever happen. As Speaker of the House, I created the House C.A.R.E.S. task force to look into how we can better solve this crisis. This task force is a good first step, but we still have a long way to go. As your next attorney general, I will use my experience working in the state’s first ever mental health court in Genesee County to work hard every day on finding comprehensive solutions for those struggling with mental illness and those closest to them.
Sexual Abuse
From domestic relationships to doctors abusing their positions, too many Michiganders have been victims of sexual abuse. During one of the worst sexual abuse scandals in the history of the United States, Michigan was thrown into the spotlight in how we would prosecute Larry Nassar. I called for the resignation of Michigan State University president Lou Anna Simon when no one else would and helped pass legislation to reform MSU’s outdated procedures to make sure this never happens again. As your next attorney general, I will fight every day to punish the offenders and anyone who enabled them.
Opioid Crisis
The opioid epidemic has devastated far too many Michigan families, and it is impacting communities all across our state. The simple truth is criminalizing opioid addiction is not always the right answer. For real healing to occur, we need to treat those suffering from addiction with compassion and care, but there can be no leniency for criminals who are responsible for this suffering. I will hold those responsible for this crisis accountable as the next top law enforcement officer in Michigan.
Civil Asset Forfeiture
One of the most important doctrines in the American legal system is innocent until proven guilty. For too long, law enforcement agencies in Michigan have been able to confiscate property from those they simply thought were guilty. It is time we put an end to this injustice, and require a conviction before the government can seize your property.[4]
2016
Leonard's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[5]
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Jobs and the Economy
Fiscal Responsibility
Fighting Crime
I have also worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to combat one of the state’s most heinous crimes – human trafficking." Defending Life
During my first term, I was proud to co-sponsor legislation to make it a crime for any person to coerce a woman into having an abortion."[6] |
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Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Leonard served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Insurance, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Leonard served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Insurance, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Michigan Competitiveness |
| • Oversight |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 17.
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2014
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In 2014, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Leonard's endorsements included:
- Right to Life of Michigan[7]
Recent news
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Right to Life of Michigan, "Elections," accessed June 18, 2014
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| Preceded by Paul Opsommer (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 93 2013–2018 |
Succeeded by Graham Filler (R) |
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