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Former Rep. Pete Hoekstra

R Michigan, 2nd (1993-2011) Ran for Other Office

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Summary

HOEKSTRA, Peter, a Representative from Michigan; born in Groningen, The Netherlands, October 30, 1953; graduated from Holland Christian High School, Holland, Mich.; B.A., Hope College, Holland, Mich., 1975; M.B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., 1977; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Third and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1993-January 3, 2011); chair, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (One Hundred Eighth and One Hundred Ninth Congresses); not a candidate for reelection in 2010, but was an unsuccessful candidate for nomination for governor of Michigan.

Biographical

  • Full Name: Peter Hoekstra
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: Oct. 30, 1953 (age: 70)
  • Religion: Reformed Church in America
Relations with people in our database:

Father of Rachel Hoekstra

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Michigan (Class 1)
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 37.98%
    Republican
    Scotty Boman, 1.82%
    Libertarian
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Michigan
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 62.36%
    Republican
    Fred Johnson, 34.81%
    Democrat
    Dan Johnson, 1.60%
    Libertarian
    Ronald E Graeser, 1.22%
    U.S. Taxpayers
  • 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Michigan
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 66.45%
    Republican
    Kimon Kotos, 31.57%
    Democrat
  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Michigan
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 69.34%
    Republican
    Kimon Kotos, 28.93%
    Democrat
  • 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Michigan
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 70.40%
    Republican
    Jeffrey Wrisley, 27.70%
    Democrat
    Laurie Aleck, 1.20%
    Libertarian
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Michigan
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 64.42%
    Republican
    Bob Shrauger, 33.24%
    Democrat
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Michigan
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 68.74%
    Republican
    Bob Shrauger, 29.76%
    Democrat
  • 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Michigan
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 65.28%
    Republican
    Dan Kruszynski, 32.95%
    Democrat
    Bruce A Smith, 1.21%
    Libertarian
  • 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Michigan
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 75.27%
    Republican
    Marcus Hoover, 23.74%
    Democrat
  • 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)
    2nd Congressional District of Michigan
    Peter Hoekstra (Pete), 63.05%
    Republican
    John H Miltner, 34.96%
    Democrat
    Dick Jacobs, 1.96%
    Libertarian

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:
Lobbied on behalf of:
Registered to represent foreign interests by:

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Termination: 2011
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Foreign Gifts

  • 2/22/2006-2/23/2006: February 22, 2006: Air travel from Canberra to Alice Springs, February 23, 2006: Air travel from Alice Spring to Sydney from Australia ($1,283.91)

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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $49,726.51
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Staff Salaries Paid:

Caught Our Eye

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    Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Jan. 27, 2020
    A Republican aide has moved to a powerful trade group after more than 16 years with the House. read more
  • Scheduler is fifth family member to work for Hill GOP

    Posted by Sean Myers on Feb. 23, 2016
    By signing on as a scheduler for Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) this month, Keeley Jelgerhuis is at least the fifth member of her family to work for Republicans in the House. read more
  • Posted by Garrett Snedeker on Jan. 24, 2013
    For former senatorial candidate and Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.), two of his first lobbying clients reflect life's certainties: death (or at least one cause of it) and taxes. read more
  • Staffers move into member seats

    Posted by LegiStorm on Nov. 4, 2010
    A few former staffers were lifted to seats of power in the Republican midterm wave. At least seven former congressional aides - all Republicans - won House of Representative seats in Tuesday's midterm elections. read more