Michigan State Senate District 34 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Michigan State Senate District 34 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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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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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?

Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers)

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?

Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers)

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?

Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers)

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?

Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers)

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?

Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers)

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

What is your favorite book? Why?

Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers)

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?

Becky McDonald (U.S. Taxpayers)

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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