Joseph LeBlanc (Michigan)

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Joseph LeBlanc

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Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Detroit, Mich.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Technology professional

Joseph LeBlanc (Libertarian Party) ran for election for Wayne County Clerk in Michigan. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Joseph LeBlanc was born in Detroit, Michigan. His career experience includes working as a technology professional.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2024)

General election

General election for Wayne County Clerk

Incumbent Cathy Garrett defeated Joseph LeBlanc in the general election for Wayne County Clerk on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Cathy Garrett (D)	81.4	563,548
	Submit photo	Joseph LeBlanc (L)	16.9	117,380
		Other/Write-in votes	1.7	11,604

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 692,532
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Wayne County Clerk

Incumbent Cathy Garrett defeated Hadi Tarraf in the Democratic primary for Wayne County Clerk on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Cathy Garrett	88.3	159,570
	Submit photo	Hadi Tarraf	11.4	20,539
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	678

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 180,787
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for LeBlanc in this election.

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Wayne County, Michigan (2022)

General election

Special general election for Wayne County Sheriff

Raphael Washington defeated Joseph LeBlanc and John Tatar in the special general election for Wayne County Sheriff on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raphael Washington (D)	81.1	428,175
	Submit photo	Joseph LeBlanc (L)	10.8	57,013
	Submit photo	John Tatar (U.S. Taxpayers Party)	7.4	39,319
		Other/Write-in votes	0.7	3,697

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 528,204
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Wayne County Sheriff

Raphael Washington defeated Joan Merriewether and Walter Epps in the special Democratic primary for Wayne County Sheriff on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Raphael Washington	47.5	80,468
	Submit photo	Joan Merriewether	28.0	47,478
	Submit photo	Walter Epps	24.1	40,886
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	650

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 169,482
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Libertarian convention

Special Libertarian convention for Wayne County Sheriff

Joseph LeBlanc advanced from the special Libertarian convention for Wayne County Sheriff on July 10, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Joseph LeBlanc (L)

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

Special U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Wayne County Sheriff

John Tatar advanced from the special U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Wayne County Sheriff on July 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	John Tatar (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

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2018

See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Michigan State Senate District 7

Dayna Polehanki defeated Laura Cox and Joseph LeBlanc in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 7 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dayna Polehanki (D)	50.6	69,434
		Laura Cox (R)	47.3	65,001
	Submit photo	Joseph LeBlanc (L)	2.1	2,892

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 137,327
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 7

Dayna Polehanki defeated Ghulam Qadir in the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 7 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dayna Polehanki	73.5	27,826
	Submit photo	Ghulam Qadir	26.5	10,016

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,842
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 7

Laura Cox advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 7 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laura Cox	100.0	29,094

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,094
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for Michigan State Senate District 7

Joseph LeBlanc advanced from the Libertarian primary for Michigan State Senate District 7 on August 7, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Joseph LeBlanc	100.0	234

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 234
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Joseph LeBlanc completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by LeBlanc'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.

61 year old male born in Detroit, living in Plymouth Township. Business owner and operator.

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?

• Our country is stuck in a two party system, where the two parties trade offices back and forth. Many elections are conceded to one party, leaving the voters no choice. I'm running for Clerk so that you have a choice.
• Currently, you only get to vote for 1 person in a 1 office race. Sometimes this forces you to vote against your #1 candidate, because you feel they can not win and you do not want the "other guy" to win. It would be better, if you could rank your choices, break the cycle of Dem vs Rep.
• Don't just vote a party line, vote for your candidates. Consider your freedom party, the Libertarian party.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Fiscal responsibly, election integrity

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Clerk oversees elections. They are the gatekeeper.

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

We are all children of one God. God needs to be #1 in our lives and community

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

Works by Ayn Rand. No one is entitled to another's labor.

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

Respect for all people, integrity. Some common sense, which dare I say, many do not have anymore.

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

Successful businessman. Business owner.

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

Election Integrity. Stop any and all frauds.

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

Detroit Free Press carrier. Fenkel and Grand River.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Any power over function leads to corruption

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. We have to many career politicians. We need qualified people from the public to run and be elected.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Clerical and technology. Must understand where the voting system can be manipulated.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Our government is too large, too cumbersome. Reduce, reduce, reduce

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2022

Joseph LeBlanc did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys

Joseph LeBlanc (Michigan) participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 22, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Joseph LeBlanc (Michigan)'s responses follow below.

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

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Allow people to buy auto insurance that fits their need and budget. The state does not know if unlimited medical benefits is the best choice for you. Encourage at the state level, a reduction in the mandates in Obamacare. The federal government does not know what coverage is best for you and your family. Reduce burdensome regulations, allow free market to work.

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

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Personal Freedom. Liberty.

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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Joseph LeBlanc (Michigan) answered the following:

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

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The constitution. State rights. Individual freedom.

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Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?

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Libertarian Party.

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

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Understand personal liberty.

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

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Business founder and entrepreneur

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

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Reduction of government infringement of your rights.

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What legacy would you like to leave?

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More liberty.

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

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Paperboy. Started at age 12

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(For Nebraska candidates) What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

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Reduced cost. Michigan does not have a need for two houses in Lansing.

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