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In May 2014, Land gave a speech at the Mackinac Policy Conference. The speech was criticized by pundit Jack Lessenberry.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lessenberry|first1=Jack|title=Terri Lynn Land shows she's not ready for prime time at Mackinac|url=http://michiganradio.org/post/terri-lynn-land-shows-shes-not-ready-prime-time-mackinac|website=www.michiganradio.org|accessdate=20 August 2014}}</ref> Following her speech, Land became "slightly panicked and clearly uncomfortable" when she was swarmed by a group of reporters.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bobic|first1=Igor|title=GOP Senate Candidate Terri Lynn Land Overwhelmed By Reporters: 'I Can't Do This'|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/29/michigan-lynn-land_n_5413352.html|website=www.huffingtonpost.com|publisher=Huffington Post|accessdate=20 August 2014}}</ref>
In May 2014, Land gave a speech at the Mackinac Policy Conference. The speech was criticized by pundit Jack Lessenberry.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lessenberry|first1=Jack|title=Terri Lynn Land shows she's not ready for prime time at Mackinac|url=http://michiganradio.org/post/terri-lynn-land-shows-shes-not-ready-prime-time-mackinac|website=www.michiganradio.org|accessdate=20 August 2014}}</ref> Following her speech, Land became "slightly panicked and clearly uncomfortable" when she was swarmed by a group of reporters.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bobic|first1=Igor|title=GOP Senate Candidate Terri Lynn Land Overwhelmed By Reporters: 'I Can't Do This'|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/29/michigan-lynn-land_n_5413352.html|website=www.huffingtonpost.com|publisher=Huffington Post|accessdate=20 August 2014}}</ref>


She has been endorsed by congresswoman [[Candice Miller]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cahn|first1=Emily|title=GOP Congresswoman Endorses in Michigan Senate Race|url=http://atr.rollcall.com/gop-congresswoman-endorses-candidate-in-michigan-senate-race/|accessdate=19 August 2014|publisher=Roll Call|date=Aug 20, 2013}}</ref>, former congressman [[Pete Hoekstra]],<ref>{{cite news|last1=McMillin|first1=Zane|title=Pete Hoekstra, trounced in 2012 Senate race, endorses Terri Lynn Land's bid|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/08/pete_hoekstra_trounced_in_2012.html|accessdate=19 August 2014|publisher=MLive|date=Aug 21, 2013}}</ref> and the [[Family Research Council]].<ref>{{cite web|title=FRC Action PAC Endorses Terri Lynn Land for US Senate|url=http://www.frcaction.org/frcapacinternal/frc-action-pac-endorses-terry-lynn-land-for-us-senate|website=www.frcaction.org|accessdate=20 August 2014}}</ref>
She has been endorsed by congresswoman [[Candice Miller]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Cahn|first1=Emily|title=GOP Congresswoman Endorses in Michigan Senate Race|url=http://atr.rollcall.com/gop-congresswoman-endorses-candidate-in-michigan-senate-race/|accessdate=19 August 2014|publisher=Roll Call|date=Aug 20, 2013}}</ref>, former congressman [[Pete Hoekstra]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=McMillin|first1=Zane|title=Pete Hoekstra, trounced in 2012 Senate race, endorses Terri Lynn Land's bid|url=http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/08/pete_hoekstra_trounced_in_2012.html|accessdate=19 August 2014|publisher=MLive|date=Aug 21, 2013}}</ref> and the anti-LGBT "Family Research Council"<ref>{{cite web|title=FRC Action PAC Endorses Terri Lynn Land for US Senate|url=http://www.frcaction.org/frcapacinternal/frc-action-pac-endorses-terry-lynn-land-for-us-senate|website=www.frcaction.org|accessdate=20 August 2014}}</ref>, a lobbying organization classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.<ref>{{cite web|title=Family Research Council|url=http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/intelligence-files/groups/family-research-council|website=www.splcenter.org|publisher=Southern Poverty Law Center|accessdate=20 August 2014}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

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Terri Lynn Land
File:MI Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land.JPG
41st Secretary of State of Michigan
In office
January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011
GovernorJennifer Granholm
Preceded byCandice Miller
Succeeded byRuth Johnson
Personal details
Born (1958-06-30) June 30, 1958 (age 66)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDaniel Hibma
Alma materHope College

Terri Lynn Land (born June 30, 1958 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American politician who served as Michigan's 41st Secretary of State. In 2012, Land was elected to the Republican National Committee.[2] She is the Republican nominee for the 2014 U.S. Senate race in Michigan.

Early life and education

Land grew up in Grandville, Michigan, graduating from Grandville High School. In 1976, she attended the Republican National Convention, where she shook Gerald Ford's hand.[3] Land was one of the youngest attendees at the 1978 Republican state convention. In 1981, she received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Hope College in Holland, Michigan.[4] In 2009, Land was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Davenport University, "in recognition of her accomplishments and contributions to the community."[5]

Early political career

In 1980, at age 22, Land joined the Grandville Planning Commission. At age 23, Land ran for the Michigan House of Representatives, unsuccessfully challenging incumbent Democrat Jelt Sietsema.[3]

From 1992–2000, she was the elected Clerk of Kent County, the fourth largest county of Michigan.[4]

In 2000, with Gov. John Engler’s encouragment, Land ran unsuccessfully for the Michigan State Board of Education.[6][3]

Michigan Secretary of State

Main article: Michigan Secretary of State election, 2002
2002

In 2002, Land became Michigan's 41st Secretary of State, defeating Melvin Hollowell, a Detroit-based attorney, 55%-43%.[7] Land and her husband contributed more than $1.9 million of their own money in the 2002 and 2006 Secretary of State campaigns.[8]

2006
Main article: Michigan Secretary of State election, 2006

In 2006, she was elected to a second term, defeating Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh 56%-42%.[9] After serving two terms, the maximum allowed in the state, she was succeeded by Republican Ruth Johnson.[10]

In 2005, Lynn's office announced an effort to use the Help America Vote Act to reduce potential voter fraud by removing names of voters who had died, moved out of Michigan, or changed their names. A New York Times investigation found that 33,000 people were removed from the rolls, While Land's office said 11,000 voters were removed. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) took Michigan to court over the removal of voter names. In October 2008, a federal judge ruled that the national Voting Rights Act had been violated and six states, including Michigan, were ordered to stop removing names from voter rolls.[11][12][13]

During her tenure, she implemented a plan to expand online service options, improve services at branch offices to create shorter lines for customers, and implement more reliable election equipment.[14]

Political positions

Land has called for repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Regarding Michigan's decision to expand Medicaid eligibility using federal funding, Land has applauded Republican Governor Rick Snyder for "doing what he thinks is best for Michigan families while complying with a federal mandate."[15][16]

In February 2014, Politico wrote that Land "would not weigh in on the push in Washington to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour," quoting Land as saying "I’m always willing to look at it. I think until we find out what exactly [the proposal] is going to be, I think we need to wait and hear." In April 2014, a spokeswoman for Land said that Land opposed Democratic Party legislation to increase the minimum wage to $10.10, and that Land was "studying options and isn’t yet committing to a specific increase."[17][18]

In a speech to a local women's club, Land stated her belief that women in the work force tend to care more about flexibility than pay. Democratic groups seized on the comment, claiming that Land opposes equal pay. Feminist author Hannah Rosin criticized Democrats for their "highly selective" quoting of Land, writing that Land is "totally right. Women do often sacrifice pay for flexibility, which is one of the biggest reasons for the gender gap."[19]

Land said she believes in "traditional marriage between a man and a woman," and that Michigan voters, who approved Michigan Proposal 04-2 in 2004, "have spoken on the issue."[20]

2014 U.S. Senate election

Main article: United States Senate election in Michigan, 2014

On June 3, 2013 Land announced her candidacy for the United States Senate in 2014.[21] She ran unopposed in the primary. She will face Democratic congressman Gary Peters in the general election.[22]

According to an analysis by the Washington Post, the U.S. Senate election in Michigan is considered one of the top 10 Senate races of 2014. Land had a strong fundraising run in the third quarter of 2013.[23] Land's largest independent backer was Americans for Prosperity, a group affiliated with the Koch brothers, which had spent $3.6 million in support of her candidacy.[24]

In 2014, Land gave $3 million to her own campaign. Land stated that, "You can't ask other people to invest in you if you don't invest in yourself.”[3] In her federal financial disclosure form, she had not listed any bank accounts or other assets in her control worth that much. Her campaign said that it had mistakenly failed to disclose a joint account she has with her husband. A Detroit Free Press review of financial disclosure forms showed Land and her husband had assets between them worth $35 million in 2014, with $1.5 million belonging to Land, and that "candidates may typically tap liberally into joint accounts with their spouses."[25]

In May 2014, Land gave a speech at the Mackinac Policy Conference. The speech was criticized by pundit Jack Lessenberry.[26] Following her speech, Land became "slightly panicked and clearly uncomfortable" when she was swarmed by a group of reporters.[27]

She has been endorsed by congresswoman Candice Miller[28], former congressman Pete Hoekstra.[29] and the anti-LGBT "Family Research Council"[30], a lobbying organization classified as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.[31]

Personal life

Land married Dan Hibma in 1983. The Lands live in Byron Center.[8] They have two children: Jessica and Nicholas.

According to financial disclosures, Land and her family have assets worth at least $34 million.[8]

Electoral history

Michigan Secretary of State Election 2006[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Terri Lynn Land (incumbent) 2,089,864 56.15
Democratic Carmella Sabaugh 1,561,828 41.96
Michigan Secretary of State Election 2002[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Terri Lynn Land 1,703,261 54.96
Democratic Melvin Hollowell 1,331,441 42.96

References

  1. ^ "Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land". Michigan State Legislature. They attend Corinth Reformed Church, where Secretary Land was nursery supervisor for many years.
  2. ^ Spangler, Todd (2-16-2014). "Suddenly, Michigan Republican Terri Lynn Land building steam in Senate race". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 15 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d "Profile: Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land is in the driver's seat". MLive. 2-20-2009. Retrieved 15 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ a b "Alumni Profiles". Hope College. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  5. ^ "DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY PRESENTING HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE TO SECRETARY OF STATE TERRI LYNN LAND" (PDF). Davenport University. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  6. ^ "State of Michigan Election Results". Secretary of State. November 7, 2000. Retrieved November 20, 2008. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  7. ^ "cretary of State 4 Year Term (1) Position". Michigan Department of State. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  8. ^ a b c Eeggert, David (6 August 2013). "Michigan GOP Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land has deep pockets". The Associated Press. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  9. ^ "Secretary of State 4 Year Term (1) Position". Michigan Department of State. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
  10. ^ a b c "Secretary of State 4 Year Term (1) Position". MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  11. ^ Siddiqui, Sabrina (2-20-2014). "Terri Lynn Land, Michigan GOP Senate Candidate, Violated Federal Voting Law". Huffington Post. Retrieved 15 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ Klug, Fritz (2-23-2014). "The Michigan Delegation: US Senate Obamacare attack ad 'doesn't add up'". MLive. Retrieved 15 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ Hackney, Suzette (10-10-2008). "Michigan Secretary of State denies voters off rolls illegally". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 15 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ "No Good Deed Unpunished". Michigan Capitol Confidential. Feb 7, 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  15. ^ Oosting, Jonathan (4-24-2014). "GOP Senate hopeful Terri Lynn Land marks Obamacare anniversary, reiterates call for repeal". MLive. Retrieved 15 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  16. ^ Eilperin, Juliet; Costa, Robert (5-20-2014). "Some GOP candidates show signs of retreat on health-law repeal as midterms approach". Washington Post. Retrieved 15 August 2014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ "Senate battle in Michigan: Whiskey and sled rides". Politico. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  18. ^ "Land opposes proposed min. wage hike". The Associated Press. April 30, 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  19. ^ Rosin, Hanna (30 April 2014). "The war on women has lost its purpose". Miami Herald. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  20. ^ Oosting, Jonathan (31 March 2014). "Republican Terri Lynn Land files signatures for U.S. Senate bid, talks gay marriage and minimum wage". Lansing News. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  21. ^ Blake, Aaro (June 3, 2013). "Terri Lynn Land running for Michigan Senate seat". Washington Post. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  22. ^ Heinlein, Gary (Aug 4, 2014). "Primary likely final decision for most Legislature, Congress races in Mich". Detroit News. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  23. ^ Sullivan, Sean (Nov 8, 2013). "The Fix's top 10 Senate races of 2014". Washington Post. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  24. ^ "Gary Peters again criticizes Terri Land on auto bailout". Associated Press. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  25. ^ "Where did Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land's $3 million come from?". Detroit Free Press. July 17, 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  26. ^ Lessenberry, Jack. "Terri Lynn Land shows she's not ready for prime time at Mackinac". www.michiganradio.org. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  27. ^ Bobic, Igor. "GOP Senate Candidate Terri Lynn Land Overwhelmed By Reporters: 'I Can't Do This'". www.huffingtonpost.com. Huffington Post. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  28. ^ Cahn, Emily (Aug 20, 2013). "GOP Congresswoman Endorses in Michigan Senate Race". Roll Call. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  29. ^ McMillin, Zane (Aug 21, 2013). "Pete Hoekstra, trounced in 2012 Senate race, endorses Terri Lynn Land's bid". MLive. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  30. ^ "FRC Action PAC Endorses Terri Lynn Land for US Senate". www.frcaction.org. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  31. ^ "Family Research Council". www.splcenter.org. Southern Poverty Law Center. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
Political offices
Preceded by Secretary of State of Michigan
2003–2011 		Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from Michigan
(Class 2)
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