Justin Amash is the Republican representative for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Arab immigrant parents. Amash has a law degree from the University of Michigan and previously worked as a corporate lawyer. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. Amash supports limited government, individual liberty, and economic freedom. He was re-elected in 2012 despite a competitive race.

1. Justin Amash
Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District
“Limited Government, economic freedom, and individual
liberty.”
Jason Yu / 7th Period

2. Biography
• Born in Grand Rapids and raised in Kentwood
• Second generation Arab-American
• Graduated from the University of Michigan with an
A.B. in Economics
• Earned J.D. at the University of Michigan Law School
in 2005.
• Served as a consultant and corporate lawyer
• Married and is father of three children
• Member of the Antiochian Orthodox Church
• Named one of Time’s “40 under 40”

3. Political Experience
• Member of the Republican
Party
• Is a Libertarian Republican
• 32 years old
• Began public service in 2008
when elected to Michigan
House of Representatives
• Elected to Congress as
Representative from
Michigan’s 3rd District in 2010.

4. Vote Amash
Because…
• I will protect your constitutional rights
• I will ensure that our government works for the
people
• I will work to reduce the federal deficit
• I will vote against unnecessary military conflicts
• I will proudly represent my district in Washington
• I will work to limit government bureaucracy
• I will ensure economic freedom
• I have never missed a single vote in Congress

5. The Issues
Abortion Defense Economy
• The right to life is • We must provide • A strong economy
sacred and our troops with the requires restrained
undeniable. funding they government
• No government need, but we spending.
funds should be should not involve • I support creating
used to pay for ourselves in foreign a simple and
abortion. disputes in which equitable tax
we have no code.
interest.
• Wise spending is
vital.

6. The Issues
Education Energy • The government
• Returning schools • Eliminate should not be
to the local level government involved in the
• Parents and local subsidies for financial system as
communities energy it promotes
should develop production. fraud, debt, and
curriculum and • Develop excessive risk.
testing standards alternative fuels • Make
for their without relying on government’s role
students, not the government more transparent.
federal handouts. • I oppose
government. • Eliminate barriers bureaucrats
• I support greater to entry that controlling our
educational prevent drilling of financial markets
choice. natural resources.
Financial Services

7. The Issues
Health Care Tax Policy • Keep the use of
• Repeal • Lower personal state taxes within
Obamacare. and corporate the state.
• Implement reforms taxes, simplify the • Congress should
that permit system, and spend user-fee
individuals to broaden the tax revenues on
claim employer base. transportation
tax credits, allow • Eliminate projects.
insurance loopholes, targete • Open up domestic
companies to sell d tax breaks, and energy production
across state exceptions for • Find alternatives to
lines, and increase special interests. full body scanners
the availability of at airports.
health savings
accounts.
Transportation

8. Campaign Finance
• I have raised a total of $1.178million going into the
2012 Election.
• I have $173K in debts.
• I have $437K on hand.
• My expenditures total $743,000.
o Campaign Expenses – $241K
o Fundraising - $167K
o Administrative - $146K
o Media - $58K
o Other - $35K

9. My Endorsements
• The Club for Growth
• iCaucus
• Representative Ron Paul
• FreedomWorks PAC
• Liberty PAC
• American Society of Anesthesiologists
• Deloitte LLP

10. Top Contributors
• Michigan Industrial Tools
• Amway/Alticor Inc
• S Abraham & Sons
• Windquest Group
• Autocam Corp
• Bank of America
• Betz Industries
• Superior Foods Co
• Wolverine Gas & Oil
• Wynalda Litho

11. My Prediction
I predict that Justin Amash will be re-elected due to the fact
that the seat has been traditionally Republican. In
addition, being an incumbent also gives Amash a huge
advantage as he’s had more time to engage with his voters.
Also, Amash’s campaign is more efficient and
organized, utilizing Facebook, Social Media, and community
events to reach out to voters. In a time when the economy has
not recovered to its full potential, Amash’s policies of cutting
down spending and boosting the economy are more
appealing than his opponent’s policies. For these reasons, I
feel that Amash should be the winning candidate in this
election.

12. Election Results
• Justin Amash was re-elected with 58% of the vote, while
Democratic opponent Steve Pestka only garnered 39%
of the vote.
• The 3rd district is a traditionally safe district for the
Republicans, but after redistricting that added more
liberal neighborhoods, the seat became disputed.
• Amash and Pestka engaged in fierce TV ad campaigns
in the last week before the election.
• However, Amash’s main campaign strategy is direct
contact with voters, attending rallies and other events.
• In addition, Amash maintains a Facebook page that is
updated with all of his votes and information.