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| In 2007 Land was presented with an Honorary Doctor of Public Service by ] at ], Michigan. In 2009 ] presented her with a Honorary Doctor of Laws degree.<ref>http://terrilynnland.com/about-terri</ref> | In 2007 Land was presented with an Honorary Doctor of Public Service by ] at ], Michigan. In 2009 ] presented her with a Honorary Doctor of Laws degree.<ref>http://terrilynnland.com/about-terri</ref> | ||
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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 | |
| Governor | Jennifer Granholm |
| Preceded by | Candice Miller |
| Succeeded by | Ruth Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1958-06-30) June 30, 1958 (age 66) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Daniel Hibma |
| Alma mater | Hope College |
Terri Lynn Land (born June 30, 1958 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) was Michigan's 41st Secretary of State. Land was a member of the Republican National Committee from the 2012 Republican National Convention until stepping down to focus on her 2014 U.S. Senate bid.
Early life and education
She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and raised in a trailer park in Grandville. She graduated from Grandville High School. During this time, she was a "scatter blitzer" for the Gerald Ford campaign. In 1978, she was one of the youngest attendees at the Republican State Convention. She received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Land worked in the family motel business during high school and after college.
In 2007 Land was presented with an Honorary Doctor of Public Service by Central Michigan University at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. In 2009 Davenport University presented her with a Honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Early political career
From 1992–2000, she was the Clerk of Kent County, the fourth largest county of Michigan. She concentrated on making county government more "user-friendly" to the public and made sure that election information and vital records were accessible and 100% accurate. She enforced the campaign finance laws and worked with the Qualified Voter File.
In 2000 Land ran unsuccessfully for the state Board of Education.
Michigan Secretary of State
In 2002, Land ran for Michigan Secretary of State and defeated Melvin Hollowell, a Detroit-based attorney, 55%-43%, winning 75 of the state's 83 counties. She took office on January 1, 2003.
Her accomplishments include expanding online service options, revolutionizing branch offices to create shorter lines for customers, and implementing more reliable election equipment.
In 2006, she won re-election to a second term, defeating Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh 56%-42%. This time, she won 76 counties.
In her role as Secretary of State, Land purged thousands of voters from voting rolls based on Voter ID cards being returned as undeliverable. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) took Michigan to court over the purges. Judge Stephen J. Murphy ruled the purge illegal under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993 and directed Land to reinstate the affected voters.
Because of Michigan's constitutional term limits, Land was unable to seek re-election in 2010. She was succeeded by Republican Ruth Johnson.
2014 U.S. Senate election
Main article: United States Senate election in Michigan, 2014On June 3, 2013 she announced her candidacy for the United States Senate in 2014. Incumbent Democrat Carl Levin is not seeking a seventh term.
Land has endorsed the Medicaid expansion provided by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act while calling for the complete repeal of the law.
Personal life
Land lives with her husband, Dan Hibma (m. 1983), in Byron Center. They have two children: Jessica and Nicholas. They attend Corinth Reformed Church.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terri Lynn Land (incumbent) | 2,089,864 | 56.15 | ||
| Democratic | Carmella Sabaugh | 1,561,828 | 41.96 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Terri Lynn Land | 1,703,261 | 54.96 | ||
| Democratic | Melvin Hollowell | 1,331,441 | 42.96 | ||
References
- http://terrilynnland.com/about-terri
- http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=3668
- "State of Michigan Election Results". Secretary of State. November 7, 2000. Retrieved November 20, 2008.
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- http://terrilynnland.com/about-terri
- http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=247280
- Melzer, Eartha Jane (November 13, 2008). "Judge: Michigan voter purge is illegal". The Michigan Messenger.
- Term Limit Laws at michiganinbrief.org
- Election results, Michigan
- Benen, Steve (15 March 2014). "Michigan's Land shows how not to talk about healthcare". www.msnbc.com. NBC UNIVERSAL. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
- http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/06GEN/03000000.html
- http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/02GEN/03000000.html
External links
- Terri Lynn Land for Senate
- Template:Dmoz
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Vote Smart
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byCandice Miller | Secretary of State of Michigan 2003–2011 |
Succeeded byRuth Johnson |