Christopher Clark (Michigan)

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Christopher Clark

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Baptist Park High School

Personal

Birthplace

Dearborn, Mich.

Religion

Christian

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Christopher Clark (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 13th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Christopher Clark was born in Dearborn, Michigan. He earned a high school diploma from Baptist Park High School.

Elections

2024

See also: Michigan's 13th Congressional District election, 2024

Michigan's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)

Michigan's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 13

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shri Thanedar (D)	68.6	220,788
		Martell Bivings (R)	24.5	78,917
		Simone Coleman (Working Class Party)	4.2	13,367
		Christopher Clark (L)	1.8	5,726
		Christopher Dardzinski (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	0.9	2,825
		Shakira Lynn Hawkins (D) (Write-in)	0.0	25
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 321,649
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• D. Etta Wilcoxon (G)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Incumbent Shri Thanedar defeated Mary Waters and Shakira Lynn Hawkins in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Shri Thanedar	54.9	44,546
		Mary Waters	33.8	27,408
		Shakira Lynn Hawkins	11.3	9,171

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,125
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mohammad Alam (D)
• Adam Hollier (D)
• John Conyers III (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Martell Bivings advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Martell Bivings	100.0	13,419

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,419
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Green convention

Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

D. Etta Wilcoxon advanced from the Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on July 27, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		D. Etta Wilcoxon (G)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Christopher Clark advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on July 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Christopher Clark (L)

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Christopher Dardzinski advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on July 27, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Christopher Dardzinski (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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Working Class Party convention

Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13

Simone Coleman advanced from the Working Class Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 13 on June 23, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Simone Coleman (Working Class Party)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Christopher Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clark'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 am a life long resident of the 13th district. I live, work, play, and am raising three children in this district. One of the major reasons I have accepted my parties nomination is because I feel like we need a representative who truly represents us. I believe mostly in freedom and personal responsibility. I believe in keeping the government out of your personal endeavors. A vote for me will be a vote for your freedoms.

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 hold our government accountable to use our finances responsibly
• Work with all parties to ensure we maintain a safe commuintiy
• Allow local areas to decide what is needed for their own communities.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Being the district along the Detroit river, Environmental policy is something I am personally passionate about. I also care deeply for the budget policy.

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

My grandfather. I watched him his whole life display a sincere love for God, family, community, and country.

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

Honesty, Trustworthy, Dedicated, Loyal, Hard working, Sincere, Freedom focused, and people centered

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

I am honest and trustworthy. I care about this area that I have lived in my entire life. I will fight for you freedoms to pursue the life that makes you happy.

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

Listen to the publics needs and wants then work hard to represent them. Work with local mayors and other representatives to make progress in our area.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would hope they would say he fought hard to make sure we were free and look at how good things have been because of his efforts.

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

2001 Twin tower attack. It was 7 days before my 17th birthday.

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

Dishwasher at a restaurant. I did a few jobs within the restaurant and I was there a few years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Lorax - Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. its not

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

Aquaman because he cares for the environment, his community, as well as the earth dwellers. He is also a defender of justice and a leader for the people.

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

I believe in a thing called love-The Darkness

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

Dealing with the governments overreach

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It works together to make and pass federal laws that protect its constituents constitutional rights.

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

Yes it is helpful, however, I think it's most important to be honest and sincere and to care for the rights of those who have voted to give that representative the responsibility to represent them.

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

Budget deficit and/or the value of the dollar.

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

Until a revote, yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

It would depend on the position.

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

Ron Paul

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

There are many stories that come from the covid year 2020. A lot of governmental overreach prohibiting peoples abilities to provide for themselves and their families.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Who is this fish that fixes all the other fish?
The Sturgeon

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

Yes, however, never at the cost/restriction of the taxpayer

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I would work hard to communicate the needs of my district with the house and find a comparable solution for my constituents.

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

As the law states and with high regard for the best interest of its constituents

What committees interest you?

Natural Recourses, Environment, Economic development of small businesses

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I am 100% for it.

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Christopher Clark campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Michigan District 13	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)

Democratic Party (8)

Republican Party (7)