Marc Victor

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Marc Victor

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Arizona State University, 1992

Law

Southwestern University School of Law, 1994

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1985 - 1992

Personal

Birthplace

Quincy, Mass.

Profession

Criminal defense attorney

Contact

Campaign website

Personal website

Marc Victor (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Arizona. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. Victor unofficially withdrew from the race but appeared on the general election ballot on November 8, 2022.

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

Biography

Marc Victor was born in Quincy, Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985 to 1992. Victor earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in 1992 and a J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law in 1994. His career experience includes working as a criminal defense attorney. Victor has been affiliated with the Live and Let Live Foundation.

Elections

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Arizona, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Arizona

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Arizona on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Kelly (D)	51.4	1,322,027
		Blake Masters (R)	46.5	1,196,308
		Marc Victor (L) (Unofficially withdrew)	2.1	53,762
	Submit photo	Lester Ralph Maul Jr. (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	95
	Submit photo	Christopher Bullock (R) (Write-in)	0.0	27
	Submit photo	Ty McLean Jr. (D) (Write-in)	0.0	21
		Roxanne Rodriguez (R) (Write-in)	0.0	20
	Submit photo	Sherrise Bordes (R) (Write-in)	0.0	17
		William Taylor (D) (Write-in)	0.0	8
		Todd Smeltzer (D) (Write-in)	0.0	6
		Edward Davida (R) (Write-in)	0.0	3

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,572,294
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Richard Weed (R)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Arizona

Incumbent Mark Kelly advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Arizona on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Kelly	100.0	589,400

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Arizona

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Arizona on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Blake Masters	40.2	327,198
		Jim Lamon	28.1	228,467
		Mark Brnovich	17.7	144,092
		Michael McGuire	8.7	71,100
		Justin Olson	5.2	41,985
		David Bozic (Write-in)	0.0	138
		Frank Bertone (Write-in)	0.0	88

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 813,068
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Robert Paveza (R)
• James Streeter (R)
• Keerthi Prabhala (R)
• Craig Brittain (R)

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Isaiah Motta (G)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Arizona

Marc Victor advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. Senate Arizona on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Marc Victor	100.0	3,065

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2012

See also: United States Senate elections in Arizona, 2012

Victor ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Arizona. He was defeated by Jeff Flake (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. His other opponents in the race were Richard Carmona (D) and Ian Gilyeat (I).

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Marc Victor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Victor'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.

Hello, my name is Marc J. Victor, and I will be running for US Senate in Arizona in the 2022 election cycle. I’m running simply as a “live and let live guy.” Although, I’ll be officially listed on the ballot as a Libertarian if enough Arizona registered voters sign a petition. As a candidate, I’ll be discussing and promoting the new Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement. See, LiveandLetLive.org for more information. I previously ran as a Libertarian for US Senate in 2012 against Jeff Flake and Richard Carmona, in which I received 102,109 votes. I'm running because we need real change based on the right principle.

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?

• If we want to achieve freedom, peace, and prosperity, we need a totally new approach to politics. That new approach can be summed up by the phrase, "Live and Let Live." As a Senator from Arizona, I'll do everything in my power to align the laws to be in accordance with the legal principle described at www.LiveandLetLive.org
• Instead of each of us attempting to impose our personal moral views on others through the law, we should instead work to remove even our own moral views from the law such that the law prohibits all forms of aggression only.
• We should work to encourage people to simply be good humans. I will work to promote the moral principle found at www.LiveandLetLive.org

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

We need to get our economy back on track. A free market is the best way to raise standards of living. The government's job is to protect our rights, and not to do charitable work or to take care of people from cradle to grave. The United States rose to become a superpower precisely because we have historically enjoyed more freedom, including a free market in goods and services, relative to most other countries. We need to focus on what actually made the United States great. We should inspire people to act with kindness towards others and not force it through the law. The government cannot fix our problems. We, as citizens, must act to restore what we have lost. We must be better parents, neighbors, and citizens.

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

I have many heroes. I was very lucky to have a great mom who set the example I'm still trying my best to follow. My law professor Butler Shaffer influenced my thinking more than anyone else. He got me to understand the principles of freedom and why they always raise standards of living. I left his class opposed to all forms of aggression and committed to advocating for a free and peaceful world. I'm also a big Captain Kirk fan. I love how this fictional character balances the tension between rational thought and emotion. He was also committed to excellence while realizing his own flaws. Finally, I admire Dr. Martin Luther King's vision of people being judged by the content of their character rather than the content of their skin.

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

I'm currently writing my own book.

I recommend The Rational optimist by Matt Ridley and Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker.

I also love The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.

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

These are the same principles important for all people, elected or not.

A commitment to the right principles and the integrity to remain committed to those principles.
The principles I'm firmly committed to are found at www.LiveandLetLive.org
I'm also a big fan and totally committed to the principles detailed in Steven Covey's book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

I'm firmly committed to the principles necessary to achieve and maintain freedom and peace.

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

I'm a leader who is absolutely committed to working towards the specific principles described at www.LiveandLetLive.org

While I am always open to being persuaded by a good argument, I cannot be bullied.

I'm totally committed to freedom and peace for all people regardless of their personal views.

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

The job of government is to secure our rights to both define and to pursue our happiness. We must promote a free and peaceful society so we can raise standards of living for all people. Government is also charged with protecting us against those who would aggress.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'd like to move the world closer to freedom and peace.

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

My first job was washing dishes at the International House of Pancakes. I worked the "bar rush" shift every weekend and earned $3.35/hr. I was soon promoted to cook. I worked as a short order cook for many years until I started working as a lawyer. Nobody makes better eggs for breakfast!

What is your favorite book? Why?

I love the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. For the last several years, I've closed my law firm for a full day and discussed this book all day. I believe the principles promoted in this book work and will lead to a happier and more productive life.

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

Captain James T. Kirk

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

Thunderstruck by AC/DC

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

I'm totally committed to excellence. Accepting that I'm simply an imperfect human who sometimes acts imperfectly has been a struggle for me.

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

We need to get our financial house under control before we have a financial crash. We should be talking about cutting spending immediately. We need to remove our ethical views from the law. Charity should be a private voluntary matter and not imposed via the law. We also have many existential threats to resolve in the near future including nuclear weapons, artificial intelligence, and synthetic biology. Nothing is more urgent than winning more hearts and minds for the live and let live philosophy.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

In a democracy, the majority of people get what they deserve. There is no need for effective politicians working for the right goals to be forced to leave office. However, ineffective politicians or ones working towards the wrong goals should be voted out of office immediately. We need to win more hearts and minds of the people who vote if we are to obtain better politicians. Imposed term limits is not the solution to our problems.

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

There are many powers held only by the United States Senate. I have always admired the founders view that the Senate should be the more dignified body and less susceptible to the popular influences of the day. Also, given that we only allow two senators per state, this is a much smaller body and the influence of one person is therefore magnified. Also, the senate has the critically important job to confirm appointments for the United States Supreme Court.

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

It doesn't matter to me. I'm most interested in the principles upon which a person acts. As we have seen, mere tenure in politics does not guarantee either a more effective politician or one acting to do the right things. That said, leadership qualities, whether in politics or outside politics, are very important qualities. My service in the United States Marine Corps as well as my leadership in running and growing my law firm have well prepared me for this job.

What do you think of the filibuster?

I'm not for gamesmanship. We should honestly and fairly debate issues.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

I will always do everything in my power to implement the Live and Let Live philosophy. As such, I will always support qualified people working for the right pro-Live and Let Live goals. I will always oppose people who work for the wrong goals.

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Judicial

Armed Services

Foreign Relations

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

No. While I admire many people, I chart my own course.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Knowledge of the Constitution and judicial philosophy.

I'd want to see a consistent history of principled based decision-making.

The highest integrity too.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

As with all my relationships in life, they must be built on high levels of trust. I will always lead with integrity and based on principle.

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

Yes. While I would like all things my own way, I recognize this is not possible. While I would seek to convince others to adopt my position and always remain open-minded to be persuaded to adopt theirs, if we can move things in the right direction, I'll take more freedom instead of less freedom.

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U.S. Senate Arizona

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Footnotes

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Arizona's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ruben Gallego (D)

Mark Kelly (D)

Representatives

District 1

David Schweikert (R)

District 2

Eli Crane (R)

District 3

Yassamin Ansari (D)

District 4

Greg Stanton (D)

District 5

Andy Biggs (R)

District 6

Juan Ciscomani (R)

District 7

Vacant

District 8

Abraham Hamadeh (R)

District 9

Paul Gosar (R)

Republican Party (6)

Democratic Party (4)

Vacancies (1)