Bruce Jaquays

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Bruce Jaquays

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Michigan, 1983

Personal

Birthplace

Lansing, Mich.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Retired

Contact

Campaign website

Bruce Jaquays (Libertarian Party) ran for election for an at-large seat of the Wayne State University Board of Governors. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

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

Biography

Bruce Jaquays earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1983.

Elections

2022

See also: Michigan State Board of Regents election, 2022

General election

General election for Wayne State University Board of Governors (2 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Wayne State University Board of Governors on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marilyn Kelly (D)	24.9	1,969,081
✔		Danielle Atkinson (D)	24.9	1,963,010
	Submit photo	Christa Murphy (R)	24.0	1,898,368
	Submit photo	Craig Wilsher (R)	23.1	1,821,836
		Bruce Jaquays (L)	1.3	101,066
		Marc Joseph Sosnowski (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	0.9	71,488
	Submit photo	Susan Odgers (G)	0.9	71,387
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	7

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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors (2 seats)

Incumbent Marilyn Kelly and Danielle Atkinson advanced from the Democratic convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors on August 21, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Marilyn Kelly (D)
✔		Danielle Atkinson (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors (2 seats)

Christa Murphy and Craig Wilsher advanced from the Republican convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors on August 27, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Christa Murphy (R)
✔	Submit photo	Craig Wilsher (R)

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Green convention

Green convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors (2 seats)

Susan Odgers advanced from the Green convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Susan Odgers (G)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors (2 seats)

Bruce Jaquays advanced from the Libertarian convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors on July 10, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Bruce Jaquays (L)

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors (2 seats)

Marc Joseph Sosnowski advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Wayne State University Board of Governors on July 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Marc Joseph Sosnowski (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bruce Jaquays completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jaquays' 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 am a proud father of a WSU alum. I am a graduate of the University of Michigan. I'm retired from the USPS. I work part-time at Walmart with many college age young adults. I see up close their struggles to advance themselves and pay their bills. I am very independent politically. I do my best to be informed about something before voting on it. I have no problem being the one vote for or against. I treat people like how I want to be treated. I won't be bullied by anyone or organization or political party to vote a certain way that I don't already support.

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 want to make sure every possible student feels that WSU is a place that they are welcome to attend and succeed
• I want WSU to be considered as much a destination as the other schools in the state, if not more so.
• I will work to improve parking and safety on campus. These are two important issues for commuters to WSU.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am very passionate about everyone getting due process in whatever they are doing. Fairness is very important to me. Transparency is also very important to me . Be open and clear about why I am doing what I am doing.

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

Ron Paul, former congressman. is someone that I look up to for inspiration to live my life. He has been a very independent and intelligent voice for those without a voice.

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

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Not an easy read but full of great views on economics and relationships.

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

Honesty and transparency are two characteristics that I feel are most important for an elected official to have.

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

Hard headedness in a good way. Willing to stand my ground for what I believe in. I'm willing to listen to other viewpoints and I should. Too many officeholders only listen to their party leaders.

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

I believe one of the core responsibilities for this office is being a good steward of what has been given to you by those who came before you. And a good steward so that you leave a better WSU when you leave. More financially stable, more inviting and safer for everyone.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would hope that when I left that people would consider my time there as a "Golden Age" for WSU. And future generations of students will enjoy it also.

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

I can remember watching the funeral procession for JFK on tv. I was three years and 11 months old at the time. My mom put me down in front of the tv to watch.

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

My first actual paycheck job was being a cart wrangler for a major grocery chain in Michigan. I worked there for just under a month then went off to college. Before this job, I mowed lawns and the like.

What is your favorite book? Why?

"Go Dog Go" ... It's a simple book that has some depth to it if you think about it. It was one of the first books that I read by myself . It was my favorite book to read to my daughters. You can give different voices to the main characters. And make it as silly as you want it to be.

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

Samwise Gamgee . He wasn't the star but because of his loyalty and dependability to Frodo. The One ring was destroyed. He was very humble about it too.

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

ABCDEFU by Gayle . Its a catchy tune whose full meaning isn't felt until you hear the uncensored version. I also like Brave by Sara Bareilles. Good message and you can dance to it.

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

I'm actually somewhat of an introvert.

Tell us your favorite joke.

You probably want a clean joke here. How do you get an OSU graduate off your porch ? Pay him for the pizza.

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