Alexander Avery

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Alexander Avery

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Religion

Agnostic

Profession

Truck driver

Contact

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Alexander Avery (Libertarian Party) (also known as Alex) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Avery completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Alexander Avery was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His career experience includes working as a truck driver.

Elections

2024

See also: Michigan's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024

Michigan's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)

Michigan's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 3

Incumbent Hillary Scholten defeated Paul Hudson, Louis Palus, and Alexander Avery in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Hillary Scholten (D)	53.7	225,510
		Paul Hudson (R)	43.8	183,952
		Louis Palus (Working Class Party)	1.3	5,546
		Alexander Avery (L)	1.3	5,281

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 420,289
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 3

Incumbent Hillary Scholten defeated Salim Al-Shatel in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 3 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Hillary Scholten	90.6	64,546
		Salim Al-Shatel	9.4	6,665

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,211
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 3

Paul Hudson defeated Michael Markey Jr. in the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 3 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Paul Hudson	54.7	39,410
		Michael Markey Jr.	45.3	32,678

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,088
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• J. Allen Fiorletta (R)
• Jason Ickes (R)

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 3

Alexander Avery advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 3 on July 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Alexander Avery (L)

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Working Class Party convention

Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 3

Louis Palus advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 3 on June 23, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Louis Palus (Working Class Party)

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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Avery in this election.

2022

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 83

John Fitzgerald defeated Lisa DeKryger and Alexander Avery in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 83 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Fitzgerald (D)	52.8	15,319
	Submit photo	Lisa DeKryger (R)	44.6	12,964
		Alexander Avery (L)	2.6	755

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,038
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 83

John Fitzgerald defeated Jose Flores in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 83 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Fitzgerald	55.8	2,567
		Jose Flores	44.2	2,037

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,604
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Arthur Bowman (D)
• Keith Courtade (D)
• Ivan Diaz (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 83

Lisa DeKryger advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 83 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Lisa DeKryger	100.0	6,772

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,772
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 83

Alexander Avery advanced from the Libertarian convention for Michigan House of Representatives District 83 on July 10, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Alexander Avery (L)

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2021

See also: Michigan state legislative special elections, 2021

General election

Special general election for Michigan State Senate District 28

Mark Huizenga defeated Keith Courtade, Alexander Avery, and Theodore Gerrard in the special general election for Michigan State Senate District 28 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Huizenga (R)	60.6	25,735
	Submit photo	Keith Courtade (D)	36.9	15,683
		Alexander Avery (L)	1.4	611
	Submit photo	Theodore Gerrard (U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan)	1.0	420
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	38

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,487
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 28

Keith Courtade defeated Gidget Groendyk in the special Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 28 on August 3, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Keith Courtade	60.9	6,412
	Submit photo	Gidget Groendyk	39.0	4,100
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	10

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,522
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 28

Mark Huizenga defeated Kevin Green and Tommy Brann in the special Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 28 on August 3, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Huizenga	33.8	9,532
		Kevin Green	33.2	9,356
		Tommy Brann	32.9	9,272
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	20

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,180
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2018

See also: New Hampshire House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 45 (2 seats)

Incumbent Jane Beaulieu and incumbent Connie Van Houten defeated Carlos Gonzalez, Scott Eich, and Alexander Avery in the general election for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 45 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jane Beaulieu (D)	29.0	4,446
✔		Connie Van Houten (D)	27.8	4,268
		Carlos Gonzalez (R)	21.3	3,265
	Submit photo	Scott Eich (R)	19.1	2,936
		Alexander Avery (L)	2.8	427
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	10

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 15,352
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 45 (2 seats)

Incumbent Jane Beaulieu and incumbent Connie Van Houten defeated Chloe Sowers in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 45 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jane Beaulieu	44.5	1,304
✔		Connie Van Houten	42.7	1,251
		Chloe Sowers	12.9	378

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,933
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 45 (2 seats)

Carlos Gonzalez and Scott Eich advanced from the Republican primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 45 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carlos Gonzalez	51.4	882
✔	Submit photo	Scott Eich	48.6	834

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,716
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 45 (2 seats)

Alexander Avery advanced from the Libertarian primary for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 45 on September 11, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alexander Avery	100.0	49

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49
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2017

See also: Manchester School District elections (2017)

All 14 seats on the Manchester School District Board of School Committee in New Hampshire were up for general election on November 7, 2017. Twelve seats were elected by district and the remaining two were elected at large. All 14 incumbents filed to run for re-election. Primary elections for Wards 6 and 12 were held on September 19, 2017.

Incumbents Richard Girard and Nancy Tessier were the only candidates to file to run for the district's two at-large seats and won re-election. In Ward 1, incumbent Sarah S. Ambrogi defeated former candidate Joseph Lachance. Incumbent Debra G. Langton lost to challenger David Scannell for the Ward 2 seat. Incumbent Mary Ngwanda Georges defeated Phillip Harris to retain her Ward 3 seat. Ward 4 incumbent Leslie Want defeated former candidate Mark Flanders. In Ward 5, former board member Kathy Staub was unsuccessful in her challenge against incumbent Lisa M. Freeman to reclaim a seat on the board. Ward 6 incumbent Dan Bergeron defeated challenger Jon DiPietro. They defeated Ernesto Pinder in the primary election.

Incumbent Ross Terrio won against challenger Ethan Moorhouse to retain his seat in Ward 7. In Ward 8, former candidate Jimmy Lehoux defeated incumbent Erika Connors. Incumbent Arthur J. Beaudry was the only one to file for the Ward 9 seat and won unnopposed in the election. Ward 10 incumbent John B. Avard defeated newcomer Thomas McGee. In Ward 11, incumbent Katie Desrochers won with 74 percent of the vote against Alexander Avery. Incumbent Constance Van Houten was defeated by newcomer Kelley Anne Thomas. They advanced to the Ward 12 general election after defeating Carlos Gonzalez for the seat.

Manchester School District, Ward 11 General Election, 2-year term, 2017
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Katie Desrochers Incumbent	73.59%	744
Alexander Avery	25.91%	262
Write-in votes	0.49%	5
Total Votes		1,011
Source: Manchester, NH, "Non-Partisan Municipal General Election, November 7, 2017 - Official Results," accessed November 13, 2017

2012

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2012

Avery ran in the 2012 election for Indiana House of Representatives District 81. He ran as a Libertarian candidate and was defeated by incumbent Winfield C. Moses, Jr. (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.

Indiana House of Representatives, District 81, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Martin Carbaugh	51.7%	11,681
	Democratic	Winfield Moses, Jr. Incumbent	44.2%	9,979
	Libertarian	Alexander Avery	4.1%	937
Total Votes				22,597

2010

In 2011, Avery ran for Fort Wayne City Council at-large, receiving 5,027 votes from 49,216 voters.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Alexander Avery completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Avery's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm Alex Avery. I'm just like, this guy, you know? I drive a semi truck and play World of Warcraft, and I think freedom is pretty cool.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The government sucks.
• Taxation is theft.
• I hate politics.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a libertarian, my goals are nothing less than a world set free. The end of the mass robbery the government calls "taxation." The end of the slaveries of conscription and mandatory jury service. The The end of compulsory education laws. The complete emancipation of mankind from government.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Ethics of Liberty by Murray Rothbard

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Principles that guide their votes, instead of party leadership.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I put my principles above all else.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Reading the bills and voting in accordance with your principles.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want people to say "hey, remember that Alex Avery guy who made a 1000 science per minute mega base in Factorio with no bots and no trains? I mean, belts all the way from the mining drills to the labs. What a legend. Also he defeated that crappy anti privacy bill or whatever."

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Monica Lewinski scandal, at age 9

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Installing pool tables with my Uncle when I was 16. I didn't last long as I was not strong enough for that work.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Ethics of Liberty by Murray Rothbard. Changed my outlook on everything.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Are We Alone from the Factorio soundtrack loops in my head at all times.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Getting Keystone Hero achievements in World of Warcraft as a pugger whenever my main spec is considered off-meta.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, how are you going to represent me when I'm a private citizen and you're a career politician?

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The government is our greatest challenge, our greatest obstacle.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

You mean if I get elected I have to go hang out with these clowns for two whole years? Okay, I'll still do it, I guess.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

One term in office, one term in jail ought to do it.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I'll just be me.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Kleptomaniacs don't understand puns because they always take things literally.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Of course. I would support a bill to cut the CIA in half even if I'd rather dismantle it completely.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Subpoenas are forced labor. I oppose that.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

My mom.

What committees interest you?

Nobody who enjoys meetings should be in charge of anything.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The government needs to stop spying on us and start being spied on by us. Everything they do should be out in the open.

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2022

Alexander Avery did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

Alexander Avery did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

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Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Michigan District 3	Lost general	$0	N/A**
2022	Michigan House of Representatives District 83	Lost general	$0	$0
2021	Michigan State Senate District 28	Lost general	$0	$0
2018	New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 45	Lost general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Michigan's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Gary Peters (D)

Elissa Slotkin (D)

Representatives

District 1

Jack Bergman (R)

District 2

John Moolenaar (R)

District 3

Hillary Scholten (D)

District 4

Bill Huizenga (R)

District 5

Tim Walberg (R)

District 6

Debbie Dingell (D)

District 7

Tom Barrett (R)

District 8

Kristen Rivet (D)

District 9

Lisa McClain (R)

District 10

John James (R)

District 11

Haley Stevens (D)

District 12

Rashida Tlaib (D)

District 13

Shri Thanedar (D)

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