Amy Slepr

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Amy Slepr

Green Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

New Orleans, La.

Religion

Spirit-filled Christian

Profession

Certified nurse aid

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Amy Slepr (Green Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 4th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Slepr completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Amy Slepr was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Central Michigan University and Mid-Michigan Community College. Slepr’s career experience includes working as a certified nurse’s aid.

Elections

2020

See also: Michigan's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

Michigan's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Democratic primary)

Michigan's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 4 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Michigan District 4

Incumbent John Moolenaar defeated Jerry Hilliard, David Canny, and Amy Slepr in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Moolenaar (R)	65.0	242,621
		Jerry Hilliard (D)	32.4	120,802
		David Canny (L)	1.4	5,374
		Amy Slepr (G)	1.2	4,448

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 373,245
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 4

Jerry Hilliard defeated Anthony Feig in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 4 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerry Hilliard	54.1	26,616
		Anthony Feig	45.9	22,594

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,210
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Senan Saleh (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 4

Incumbent John Moolenaar advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 4 on August 4, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Moolenaar	100.0	97,653

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,653
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Green convention

Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 4

Amy Slepr advanced from the Green convention for U.S. House Michigan District 4 on June 20, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Amy Slepr (G)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 4

David Canny advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Michigan District 4 on July 18, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		David Canny (L)

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Amy Slepr completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Slepr'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.

Hi, I'm Amy Slepr. I've lived in Michigan over 30 yrs. Mostly in the Mount Pleasant area. I have an amazing husband, two beautiful daughters, and a 6mo old granddaughter. We have come to realize that the government is no longer reflecting true democracy. It is no longer "Of, For, or By" the people. We need candidates that will get back to our roots and amplify the voices of all people.

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?

• Universal Healthcare for ALL
• Make minimum wage a livable wage
• Treat all fellow citizens with equity and equality.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm personally passionate about changing policies that impact our everyday lives. No one should be without healthcare, especially during a pandemic. No one should be incarcerated for smoking a joint. Everyone should be able to afford basic needs, like shelter, food, clean water, and utilities. No one should be murdered by police while sleeping in bed. Our systems need changed.

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

I look up to my sister, she works harder than anyone I know. Politically I would follow the example of Gandhi. He chose a life of hardship in order to make a better life for disadvantaged people.

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

Independent Politics: The Green Party Debate by Howie Hawkins, et al.

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

To listen and be able to make decisions to better the lives of the people.

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

I listen and I want to help.

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

Amplify the voice of the people!

What legacy would you like to leave?

I see the need for change, and doing something about it.

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

The Challenger exploded. I was in 3rd grade. We were in class watching it because my teacher was excited about a teacher in space. We were horrified when it blew up.

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

Isabella County Fairgrounds for a summer

What is your favorite book? Why?

"The Stand" by Stephen King. It demonstrates how we can survive, if we work together.

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

Jean Grey. She is strong and beautiful.

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

"Shatter me" by Lzzy Hale and Lindsey Sterling.

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

My struggle is both a strength and weakness. I trust people to easily. It has, in the past, put me in character building situations. But I have grown from those experiences.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I think we should do away with districting. If we need 15 Representatives for our state, then we get a pool of 30 or so candidates. Use Rank Choice Voting to elect the top 15.

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

Having the ability to make changes that impact everyone.

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

It can be beneficial. But experience doesn't always make the person. Character and drive should be relevant factors as well.

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

Getting money and corruption out of politics.

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

Not sure.

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

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

There should be a limit of 10 years for any government office.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Possible, I'm not sure.

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

Not really. I'd like to start a different trend of Representatives actually representing.

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?

I have a neighbor that is about to be evicted. She never received a stimulus check, was denied unemployment, even though her essential job reduced her hours, and hasn't received hazard pay. Eviction during this time should be stopped! Millions of people are about to be homeless, and our government seems ok with that.

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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)