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{{Officeholder
|name=Padma Kuppa
|party=[[Democrat]]
|spouse=
|religion=
|offices=
{{Officeholder/misc
|office=Michigan House of Representatives, 41st district
|terms=January 9, 2019 - present
|preceded=Martin Howrylak
|succeeded=
}}
}}
'''Padma Kuppa''' is a state representative from Michigan's 41<sup>st</sup> district.
==Before entering politics==
Prior to holding any political office, Kuppa was an engineer for [[Chrysler]] and was active in community work.<ref>[https://www.indiaabroad.com/indian-americans/democrat-padma-kuppa-making-bid-for-gop-held-district-in/article_8fb8001a-4a73-11e8-b8d8-e79618ffb4e1.html Democrat Padma Kuppa making bid for GOP-held district in Michigan ]</ref>
==Michigan House of Representatives==
===Endorsements===
Kuppa was endorsed by the [[Detroit Free Press]] in 2018<ref>[https://www.electpadmakuppa.com/news/2018/11/2/detroit-free-press-endorsements-for-the-state-house-and-senate Detroit Free Press Endorsements for the State House and Senate]</ref> as well as progressive organizations such as Planned Parenthood.{{fact}}
===General election===
Kuppa ran for office in 2018 to the Michigan House of Representatives, and defeated Republican candidate Doug Tietz by less than 3 percent of the vote.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/Padma_Kuppa Padma Kuppa - Ballotpedia]</ref>
===Tenure===
While Kuppa's 2018 campaign focused on fixing general problems within Michigan,{{fact}} her voting record on some issues may have been more liberal than many anticipated once in office.<ref>[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/182798/padma-kuppa Padma Kuppa's Voting Records]</ref> In one instance, Kuppa voted with her party line against prohibiting dilation and evacuation abortions.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/26400/67193/182798/prohibits-dilation-and-evacuation-abortions#67193 HB 4320 - Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortions - Michigan Key Vote]</ref> She also voted against a bipartisan measure to amend punishments for those that commit concealed carry violations.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/26548/67460/182798/amends-fines-and-sentences-for-conceal-carry-violations#67460 HB 4434 - Amends Fines and Sentences for Conceal Carry Violations - Michigan Key Vote]</ref>
==References==
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|name=Padma Kuppa
|party=[[Democrat]]
|spouse=
|religion=
|offices=
{{Officeholder/misc
|office=Michigan House of Representatives, 41st district
|terms=January 9, 2019 - present
|preceded=Martin Howrylak
|succeeded=
}}
}}
'''Padma Kuppa''' is a state representative from Michigan's 41<sup>st</sup> district.
==Before entering politics==
Prior to holding any political office, Kuppa was an engineer for [[Chrysler]] and was active in community work.<ref>[https://www.indiaabroad.com/indian-americans/democrat-padma-kuppa-making-bid-for-gop-held-district-in/article_8fb8001a-4a73-11e8-b8d8-e79618ffb4e1.html Democrat Padma Kuppa making bid for GOP-held district in Michigan ]</ref>
==Michigan House of Representatives==
===Endorsements===
Kuppa was endorsed by the [[Detroit Free Press]] in 2018<ref>[https://www.electpadmakuppa.com/news/2018/11/2/detroit-free-press-endorsements-for-the-state-house-and-senate Detroit Free Press Endorsements for the State House and Senate]</ref> as well as progressive organizations such as Planned Parenthood.{{fact}}
===General election===
Kuppa ran for office in 2018 to the Michigan House of Representatives, and defeated Republican candidate Doug Tietz by less than 3 percent of the vote.<ref>[https://ballotpedia.org/Padma_Kuppa Padma Kuppa - Ballotpedia]</ref>
===Tenure===
While Kuppa's 2018 campaign focused on fixing general problems within Michigan,{{fact}} her voting record on some issues may have been more liberal than many anticipated once in office.<ref>[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/182798/padma-kuppa Padma Kuppa's Voting Records]</ref> In one instance, Kuppa voted with her party line against prohibiting dilation and evacuation abortions.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/26400/67193/182798/prohibits-dilation-and-evacuation-abortions#67193 HB 4320 - Prohibits Dilation and Evacuation Abortions - Michigan Key Vote]</ref> She also voted against a bipartisan measure to amend punishments for those that commit concealed carry violations.<ref>[https://votesmart.org/bill/26548/67460/182798/amends-fines-and-sentences-for-conceal-carry-violations#67460 HB 4434 - Amends Fines and Sentences for Conceal Carry Violations - Michigan Key Vote]</ref>
==References==
{{reflist|2}}