Stephen Kulik

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Stephen Kulik
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Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Franklin District
Incumbent
Tenure
1993 - present
Term ends
January 2, 2019
Years in position 24
PartyDemocratic
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Compensation
Base salary$60,032.60/year
Per diem$10-$100/day
Elections and appointments
First elected1992
Term limitsN/A
Personal
Date of birthAugust 3, 1950
Place of birthBoston, Massachusetts
Websites
Office website
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Stephen Kulik (b. August 3, 1950) is a Democratic member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the First Franklin District since 1993.

Prior to his election to the House, Kulik served as a Government Relations Consultant for the University of Massachusetts. He has also been Regional Director of the Massachusetts Office of Energy Resources, Director of the Hampshire County Energy Office, and Director of the Hilltown Energy Project.

Kulik is Chair of the Democratic Town Committee, and a member of the League of Nations, Massachusetts Selectmen's Association, North Quabbin Anglers Association, Worthington Rod and Gun Club, and the Legislative Small Town and Rural Caucus.[1]

Committee assignments

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kulik served on the following committees:

Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2015
• Personnel and Administration
• Judiciary Joint
• Public Health Joint

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kulik served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kulik served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Kulik served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills sponsored by this legislator. Bills are monitored by BillTrack50 and sorted by action history.


Elections

2016

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 8, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.

Incumbent Stephen Kulik ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives First Franklin District general election.[2][3]
Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Franklin District General Election, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Stephen Kulik Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth



2014

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the office of Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on September 9, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Stephen Kulik was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dylan Korpita was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kulik defeated Korpita in the general election.[4]

Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Franklin District General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngStephen Kulik Incumbent 70% 11,987
     Republican Dylan Korpita 30% 5,146
Total Votes 17,133

2012

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2012

Kulik was unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 6. The general election was November 6.[5]

2010

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2010

Kulik won re-election to the First Franklin seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He also faced no opposition in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]

Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, First Franklin District (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Stephen Kulik (D) 14,882

2008

On November 4, 2008, Kulik won re-election for the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the First Franklin district.[7] In this election he raised $11,292-; of that total $11,292- (100%) was from in state contributions.[8]

Massachusetts House of Representatives - First Franklin district
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Stephen Kulik (D) 20,441
All Others 52
Blanks 4,183

Campaign donors

Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Depending on the election or state, this may represent only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf.
Why is that? While candidates and parties must file detailed expenditure reports, independent organizations and unions are not required to file reports in every case. Outside groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer.

Comprehensive donor information for Kulik is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Kulik raised a total of $154,551 during that time period. This information was last updated on December 14, 2013.[9][10]
Stephen Kulik Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 Massachusetts House, First Franklin Won $42,140
2010 Massachusetts House, First Franklin Won $6,463
2008 Massachusetts House, First Franklin Won $11,292
2006 Massachusetts House, First Franklin Won $16,355
2004 Massachusetts House, First Franklin Won $33,230
2002 Massachusetts House, First Franklin Won $13,217
2000 Massachusetts House, First Franklin Won $22,819
1998 Massachusetts House, First Franklin Won $9,035
Grand Total Raised $154,551

2012

Kulik won re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Kulik raised a total of $42,140.

2010

In 2010, Kulik received $6,463 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[11]

2008

Kulik raised $11,292 in the 2008 election cycle.

His major contributors are listed below.[12]

Donor Amount
Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union $500
Kimberly A. Morin $500
Michael Phil $500
Robert Owens $500
Benjamin Schwartz $500

Scorecards

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Because scorecards can be specific to particular issues or general to a state’s legislative term, each report should be considered on its own merits. Each entity that publishes these reports uses different methodologies and definitions for the terms used.

An overview for scorecards in all 50 states can be found on this page. To contribute to the list of Massachusetts scorecards, email suggestions to [email protected].

2015-2016

  • Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization advocating economically conservative policy.
  • Legislators are rated on "voting record and co-sponsorship history, public statements, and other factors."[13]
Legislators are scored on their votes on key conservative issues.

2013-2014

In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31. In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.

  • Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.
  • Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization advocating economically conservative policy.
  • Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
  • Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."[14]
  • Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on key conservative issues.

2011-2012

In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 November 16. In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session starting January 4 through July 31.

  • Legislators are scored on bills of interest to an organization of employers.
  • Legislators are scored on environmental issues.
  • Legislators are scored on votes on issues including health care costs, consumer protection, recycling, transportation and democracy.
  • Legislators are scored on bills selected by a "statewide, grassroots [organization] for progressive change in Massachusetts."

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Kulik
  2. ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 State election candidates," accessed October 3, 2016
  3. ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Election data lookup," accessed December 20, 2016
  4. ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2014 State Primary Candidates," accessed September 9, 2014
  5. ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List, "Massachusetts Secretary of State," accessed June 27, 2012
  6. ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 13, 2014
  7. ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes For Massachusetts State Election - November 4, 2008," accessed March 18, 2014
  8. ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed December 29, 2014
  9. ↑ Follow the Money, "Kulik, Stephen," accessed December 14, 2013
  10. ↑ The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties, likely representing only a portion of all the funds spent on their behalf. See this page for more details.
  11. ↑ Follow the Money, "Massachusetts 2010 - Candidates," accessed February 13, 2014
  12. ↑ Massachusetts House donor numbers
  13. ↑ Planned Parenthood, "2015 Legislative Scorecard," accessed November 2, 2015
  14. ↑ Progressive Massachusetts, "Scorecards and Roll Calls," accessed September 17, 2014
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- 		Massachusetts House of Representatives Franklin 1
1993–present 		Succeeded by
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