Jacob Turk

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Jacob Turk is the Republican candidate for the 5th Congressional District of Missouri

Jacob Turk is the Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 5th Congressional District (map) of Missouri. He is the Republican nominee to challenge incumbent Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.). He won in primary elections which took place on August 5, 2008. [1]

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Positions, record and controversies

Bio

Jacob Turk is a computer programmer, a former business owner and a marine veteran. [1]

2008 elections

Turk is the Republican nominee to challenge Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) in the 2008 congressional elections.[1][1] He won in primary elections which took place on August 5, 2008. [1]

Money in politics

This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.

Campaign contributions

The following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to Jacob Turk. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information.

Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle
DonorAmount (US Dollars)
Sildon Law Group$ 3,407
Dickinson Financial$ 2,000
Aquila Inc$ 1,683
Worth Herley Davidson$ 1,500
Lee's Summit Clinic$ 1,000
Mid America Fittings$ 1,000
Benefits By Design$ 552
Stark Pharmacy$ 550
Amfs$ 500
Ivy Funds$ 500
Metcraft Industries$ 500
Randy Reed Pontiac-Buick-Gmc$ 500
Root Laboratory$ 500
Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site.
Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from
the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates.

Committees and affiliations

Committees

Turk will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

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