Difference between revisions of "Padma Kuppa"

Padma Kuppa
Michigan House of Representatives, 41st district; From: January 9, 2019 - present
Predecessor	Martin Howrylak
Successor	Incumbent (no successor)
Information;
Party	Democrat

Latest revision as of 17:20, April 30, 2020

Padma Kuppa is a state representative from Michigan's 41^st district.

Before entering politics

Prior to holding any political office, Kuppa was an engineer for Chrysler and was active in community work.^[1]

Michigan House of Representatives

Endorsements

Kuppa was endorsed by the Detroit Free Press in 2018^[2] as well as progressive organizations such as Planned Parenthood.^{[Citation Needed]}

General election

Kuppa ran for office in 2018 to the Michigan House of Representatives, and defeated Republican candidate Doug Tietz by less than 3 percent of the vote.^[3]

Tenure

While Kuppa's 2018 campaign focused on fixing general problems within Michigan,^{[Citation Needed]} her voting record on some issues may have been more liberal than many anticipated once in office.^[4] In one instance, Kuppa voted with her party line against prohibiting dilation and evacuation abortions.^[5] She also voted against a bipartisan measure to amend punishments for those that commit concealed carry violations.^[6]

References

External links

[1] Democrat Padma Kuppa making bid for GOP-held district in Michigan

[2] Detroit Free Press Endorsements for the State House and Senate

[3] Padma Kuppa - Ballotpedia

[4] Padma Kuppa's Voting Records

[5] HB 4320 - Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortions - Michigan Key Vote

[6] HB 4434 - Amends Fines and Sentences for Conceal Carry Violations - Michigan Key Vote

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