Ken Yonker
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Ken Yonker
Party
Republican
Election Year
2012
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 72
Incumbent
Yes
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EDUCATION
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WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (3)
Michigan Right to Life
Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners PAC
National Rifle Association
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (12)
Ed McBroom
Holly Hughes
Jeff Farrington
Kevin Green
Klint Kesto
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)
Al Pscholka
Associated Builders and Contractors
Bolger Restore Michigan Fund
Callton Action Fund
Candice S. Miller
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Turnaround PAC
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
American Federation of Teachers
Michigan Association for Justice
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self interest into the fairest and most productive economic system there is, and is the key to national prosperity.
Strongly Agree
2. Government should enforce laws designed to protect the border and to prevent illegal entry of persons into the country.
Strongly Agree
3. Because evolution is widely accepted, students should not be taught about intelligent design.
Strongly Disagree
4. Free market competition for education dollars, rather than a government monopoly, would create a better education for all students.
Agree
5. It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Disagree
6. States should require voters to show photo identification and prove citizenship in order to register to vote or to cast a vote.
Strongly Agree
7. Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
8. Marriage is a union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
9. Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
10. Pure democracy is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Neutral
11. Who has the primary responsibility to be sure children are properly educated?
Family
12. Should abortion be allowed under extenuating circumstances? If so, what circumstances?
Save the mothers life
13. What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers within the Constitution?
The desire of man to transcend their legal authority to take full power to persue personal interests, instead of looking out for the best interests of the citizens.
14. Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Voters, Constitution, Congress, Supreme Court,
15. Please list, up to six in number, the endorsements (groups or individuals) you would most like to promote.
I am elected by the people of my district and I am only interested in promoting their interests and all other citizens of the great State of Michigan. All others are of special interests and end up working to their interests of self sustaining.
16. Please list your educational, military and vocational history, and any church and civic leadership positions held, and political positions held or sought.
Graduated from South Christian High School Graduated from MSU College of Agriculture Technology and Natural Resources. Started and ran Yonker's Landscaping Inc. for 28 yrs and sold when elected because of time constraints. Attend Corinth Reformed Church in Gaines Twp. My wife and I have been there about 15 yrs. I teach an adult bible every sunday. I am a member of the Kentwood Rotary and have served as a mentor to a high school student at Caledonia High School. I served 8 yrs on the Caledonia School Board and of that time I was treasurer for 3 yrs, Vice President 2 yrs and President 1 Yr.
17. What charitable, educational, religious, or political organizations have you been affiliated with as a member, contributor, or volunteer?
I have been a life long member of the republican party, and I answered the remaining questions in the previous block.
