Joseph Larkin

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Edward Kriewall is a Democratic candidate for the 11th Congressional District of Michigan

Joseph Larkin is a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 11th Congressional District (map) of Michigan. He is challenging incumbent Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.).


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Positions, record and controversies

Bio

Since 1989, Larkin has owned and operated a legal practice called Larkin Legal Services, P.C. [1]

2008 elections

Larkin is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) in the 2008 congressional elections.[1][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 Joseph Larkin. 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)
United Auto Workers$ 3,500
Larkin & Assoc$ 3,300
Wayne County, MI$ 2,300
Ford Motor Co$ 1,500
Law of John Larkin$ 500
Wolverine PAC$ 500
Law Offices of John Larkin$ 250
Town Peddler$ 250
Fundguard LLC$ 200
Plumbers/Pipefitters Union$ 100
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

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

Affiliations

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