Becky McDonald

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Becky McDonald

U.S. Taxpayers Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Associate

North Central Michigan College, 2001

Bachelor's

Ashford University, 2008

Contact

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Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers Party) ran for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 34. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

McDonald completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Becky McDonald earned an associate degree from North Central Michigan College in 2001 and a bachelor's degree from Ashford University in 2008.

Elections

2022

See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Michigan State Senate District 34

Roger Hauck defeated Christine Gerace and Becky McDonald in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 34 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Roger Hauck (R)	64.4	71,202
	Submit photo	Christine Gerace (D)	33.2	36,757
		Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	2.4	2,682

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 110,641
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 34

Christine Gerace advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 34 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Christine Gerace	100.0	13,323

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 34

Roger Hauck defeated Lisa Sowers in the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 34 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Roger Hauck	76.9	27,721
	Submit photo	Lisa Sowers	23.1	8,335

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,056
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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Michigan State Senate District 34

Becky McDonald advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Michigan State Senate District 34 on July 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Becky McDonald completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McDonald'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 grew up on a dairy farm in northern Michigan. When I was about 10, my dad took my oldest brother and sister and I to the bank and co-signed a loan for us to buy 10 sheep. The three of us kids were responsible for caring for the sheep and the money we made from them went towards our loan.

I learned a lot as a farm kid. I learned how to work hard even when I wanted to give up. I learned to pay attention to detail because not doing so could be the difference between life and death or the cattle escaping. I learned to place the needs of others first because animals can't wait to be fed. The money I saved up over the years from the sheep, I used to fund a class trip to Spain, where I learned a great deal about other cultures. In fact I still maintain contact with some of the friends I made there to this day. I have 4 children ranging in ages 3 - 27. Each one has been a true blessing in every way and I wouldn't change a thing about them. I hold an AA and a BAECE. I spent over 20 years in the lighting industry and fell in love with it. My wheelhouse contained photometry, product safety and compliance, and management. Today, I stay home with my children and run our family farm. My husband an I started a county affiliate to the US Taxpayers Party in January of 2022 and have been actively involved ever since.

We believe that of we are not part of the solution then we are part of the problem.

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?

• I support family farms and the every day farmers. We are too regulated and not free to live off the land as we once did. This must change.
• I support second amendment rights. Our constitution protects these rights and clearly states they shall not be infringed.
• I support traditional family values and the nuclear family. Parents should be welcomed to participate in their children's education. Indoctrination of alternate lifestyles and CRT is unacceptable on all levels.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about alleviating the burden of the family farmers to be licensed and certified into poverty and out of business.

I have a plan that will not only benefit the farmers but grow local markets as well.
I am also very passionate about protecting our kids from indoctrination. Parents should be in charge of what information their children receive and schools should work together with the parents. Traditional family values should be cultivated and be allowed to flourish.
Every election cycle our second amendment rights are attacked. It's time for real solutions without taking our rights away from us.
I am pro-life. While I understand there are sometimes extenuating circumstances in which terminating pregnancy would be the best solution, I do not believe abortion should ever be used as a means of birth control. Babies have a right to life just as you or I and life begins at conception.

I believe in a clean and responsible environment. We have been gifted with a beautiful state in which we live and it is our responsibility to take proper care of it. Everything we do has an impact down the road and so we should take care where we place refuse, how we assess wetlands, and whether or not construction in one are will cause strife to those around them as a result, just to name a few examples.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Honestly, I look up to my dad. My dad has always been the person I call for advice and input. He's one of the smartest people I know.

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

I am fair, honest, and open minded. I'm a good listener and I care about how issues affect everyone.
I am a patriot and I believe the Constitution is the law of the land and should be adhered to.

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

Babysitting. I have offered to babysit on many occasions over the years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Dark Elf Teilogy is my favorite series of books by RA Salvatore.

I like this book for many reasons. I have always been a fan of fantasy fiction and this book fills that void easily.
I like the main character's style of fighting. As a former Kuk Sool Hapkido student, I appreciate the grace and flow of his movements.

I also appreciate the emotional and mental journey the main character went through while leaving an evil society, seeking acceptance in a society that discriminated against his kind, and the introspection he skated while trying to figure out who he was as an individual.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Being of Irish descent, I have a weak spot for Irish folklore. Unfortunately, many stories end in tragedy. That said, maybe Maeve. She was a strong leader and was respected; albeit a wee bit too needy in the desire dept.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Michigan State Senate

Senators

District 1

Erika Geiss (D)

District 2

Sylvia Santana (D)

District 3

Stephanie Chang (D)

District 4

Darrin Camilleri (D)

District 5

Dayna Polehanki (D)

District 6

Mary Cavanagh (D)

District 7

Jeremy Moss (D)

District 8

Mallory McMorrow (D)

District 9

Michael Webber (R)

District 10

Paul Wojno (D)

District 11

Veronica Klinefelt (D)

District 12

Kevin Hertel (D)

District 13

Rosemary Bayer (D)

District 14

Sue Shink (D)

District 15

Jeff Irwin (D)

District 16

Joseph Bellino (R)

District 17

Jonathan Lindsey (R)

District 18

Thomas Albert (R)

District 19

Sean McCann (D)

District 20

Aric Nesbitt (R)

District 21

Sarah Anthony (D)

District 22

Lana Theis (R)

District 23

Jim Runestad (R)

District 24

Ruth Johnson (R)

District 25

Dan Lauwers (R)

District 26

Kevin Daley (R)

District 27

John Cherry (D)

District 28

Sam Singh (D)

District 29

Winnie Brinks (D)

District 30

Mark Huizenga (R)

District 31

Roger Victory (R)

District 32

Jon Bumstead (R)

District 33

Rick Outman (R)

District 34

Roger Hauck (R)

District 35

Vacant

District 36

Michele Hoitenga (R)

District 37

John Damoose (R)

District 38

Ed McBroom (R)

Democratic Party (19)

Republican Party (18)

Vacancies (1)