Joseph Bellino
2023 - Present
2027
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Joseph Bellino (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 16. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Bellino (Republican Party) ran for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 16. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Bellino completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Joseph Bellino graduated from Monroe Catholic Central High School. Bellino's career experience includes owning and operating Broadway Market.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Bellino was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Technology Committee
- Senate Regulatory Reform Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Minority Vice Chair
2021-2022
Bellino was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy Committee, Chair
- Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee
- House Regulatory Reform Committee
- House Agriculture Committee
2019-2020
Bellino was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
Michigan committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Energy Policy |
• Insurance |
• Natural Resources |
• Regulatory Reform, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan State Senate District 16
Joseph Bellino defeated Katybeth Davis in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joseph Bellino (R) | 65.0 | 73,403 | |
Katybeth Davis (D) | 35.0 | 39,503 |
Total votes: 112,906 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 16
Katybeth Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 16 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Katybeth Davis | 100.0 | 13,958 |
Total votes: 13,958 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 16
Joseph Bellino defeated TC Clements in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 16 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joseph Bellino | 52.7 | 19,018 | |
TC Clements | 47.3 | 17,103 |
Total votes: 36,121 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Joseph Bellino defeated Christopher Slat in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 17 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joseph Bellino (R) | 61.5 | 28,570 | |
Christopher Slat (D) | 38.5 | 17,866 |
Total votes: 46,436 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 17
Christopher Slat defeated Scott Cramton in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 17 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Christopher Slat | 63.5 | 4,816 | |
Scott Cramton | 36.5 | 2,774 |
Total votes: 7,590 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Joseph Bellino advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 17 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joseph Bellino | 100.0 | 8,064 |
Total votes: 8,064 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Joseph Bellino defeated Michelle LaVoy in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joseph Bellino (R) | 55.7 | 18,513 | |
Michelle LaVoy (D) | 44.3 | 14,750 |
Total votes: 33,263 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 17
Michelle LaVoy advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 17 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Michelle LaVoy | 100.0 | 6,999 |
Total votes: 6,999 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 17
Incumbent Joseph Bellino advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 17 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Joseph Bellino | 100.0 | 6,758 |
Total votes: 6,758 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016.
Joseph Bellino defeated incumbent Bill LaVoy and Jeff Andring in the Michigan House of Representatives District 17 general election.[2]
Michigan House of Representatives, District 17 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | 52.23% | 20,232 | ||
Democratic | Bill LaVoy Incumbent | 44.27% | 17,151 | |
U.S. Taxpayers | Jeff Andring | 3.50% | 1,355 | |
Total Votes | 38,738 | |||
Source: Michigan Secretary of State |
Incumbent Bill LaVoy ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 17 Democratic primary.[3][4]
Michigan House of Representatives, District 17 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Democratic |
Joseph Bellino ran unopposed in the Michigan House of Representatives District 17 Republican primary.[3][4]
Michigan House of Representatives, District 17 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Joseph Bellino completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bellino's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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|- Experience. I have been a house representative for 6 years now and I have learned to apply an empathetic but shrewd approach to legislation that ensures the responsible decision is made but that nobody gets left out in the cold.
- Parental control in education. I will fight to ensure more parental rights in schools, and more options for school of choice, ensuring our children receive the best opportunities.
- Economic development. I have proudly been involved with legislation that has created numerous jobs and brought vast arrays of business to the state and I will continue to do so.
Agriculture - Having served on the agriculture committee, I seek to improve economic circumstances for Michigan farmers, and protect them from predatory practices.
Rehabilitation and Corrections - As a young man I struggled with addiction and alcoholism, and it is my life's mission to give others the same second chance that I received. I will fight for increased recovery opportunity for those that face rock bottom, allowing them to lead a good life and make their contribution to society.
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2020
Joseph Bellino did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Bellino's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[5]
Education
- Excerpt: "Ballooning education costs, loss of great teachers, and unequal allocation of available funds are all preventing our children from receiving the best possible education. We need to do better. If elected, I vow to restore the proper funding to schools, to guarantee that funding is used responsibly, and ensure that teachers are able to do their jobs."
Part time legislature
- Excerpt: "Until 1963 Michigan had a part time legislature, and 40 states still do. Lawmakers currently draw a $71,000 salary with $10,000 in expenses, but were only in session for 84 days this year.
This isolates representatives from the people they are supposed to represent, while costing hardworking taxpayers millions of dollars. When the legislature is in constant contact with special interest groups and lobbyists, it cannot claim to truly serve the people.
I will champion a part time legislature to reconnect politicians to real people."
Economy
- Excerpt: "By promoting local businesses and ensuring the government does not place too much burden on job creators we can encourage lasting economic growth.
As a long time small business owner, I am prepared to stand with business to protect jobs in Michigan. I believe that is the only path to a healthy economy and a better future."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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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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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Candidate Michigan State Senate District 16 |
Officeholder Michigan State Senate District 16 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Senator Joseph Bellino, "Meet Senator Bellino," accessed May 5, 2023
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Elect Joe Bellino, "Issues," accessed October 17, 2016
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Preceded by Mike Shirkey (R) |
Michigan State Senate District 16 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by - |
Michigan House of Representatives District 17 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by Laurie Pohutsky (D) |