Bill Carver

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Bill Carver

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 3, 2021

Personal

Birthplace

Danvers, Mass.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Tech support

Contact

Campaign website

Bill Carver (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 8. He lost in the special Republican primary on August 3, 2021.

Carver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Bill Carver was born in Danvers, Massachusetts. His professional experience includes being a technical support representative.

Elections

2021

See also: Michigan state legislative special elections, 2021

General election

Special general election for Michigan State Senate District 8

Douglas Wozniak defeated Martin Genter in the special general election for Michigan State Senate District 8 on November 2, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Wozniak (R)	61.9	30,555
		Martin Genter (D)	38.1	18,838

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,393
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Kamal (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 8

Martin Genter defeated John Bill in the special Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 8 on August 3, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Martin Genter	70.5	9,562
	Submit photo	John Bill	29.5	3,999

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,561
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 8

The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 8 on August 3, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Douglas Wozniak	35.7	9,510
		Pamela Hornberger	29.5	7,861
		Terence Mekoski	20.8	5,553
	Submit photo	Mary Berlingieri	7.7	2,050
	Submit photo	Kristi Dean	2.5	666
		Bill Carver	2.4	645
	Submit photo	Grant Golasa	1.4	372

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,657
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Campaign themes

2021

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Bill Carver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Carver'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'm not a politician. I've been everything from a business owner to a freight relocation engineer also known as truck driver. . In fact, I’ve been both at the same time. I fully recognize that the people who work hard for a living whether small business owners, large business owners, employees and professionals that work with their mind or their hands deserve the respect of their authority as the people I will serve as your State Senator. I'm a man of Faith. I'm a thinker and I'm a problem solver

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?

• Election integrity and trustworthiness. Regardless of how one feels about the outcome of the last presidential election it is clear that Florida had its act together. I'd like to bring that level of trustworthiness to Michigan
• Safely opening up Michigan's economy.
• Growing that economy through searching for the places that Michigan State Government hinders progress and growth and doing what it takes to free Michigan's business from them to allow better competitiveness among states.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Freedom first. Integrity. Service and an appreciation for true diversity.

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

All three are intensely creative and inspirational leaders in history . Here they are.

Steve Jobs -- A man who created an industry by seeing an opportunity where others did not see that a friend's creation could revolutionize the word.
Walt Disney. A man who had a dream and made it happen through adversity to incredible success.

Dan Gilbert. A man who so much loves his home city that he's had a major effect on the betterment of Detroit and other cities in which his business are present.

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

Honestly.. integrity, willingness to serve

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

Humility

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

Think, Pray, Act. Not necessarily in that order and always, listen and acknowledge the voices that differ with your own.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A freer, more prosperous Michigan and an end to the struggles between different groups of people over things that are important to recognize, but should be solved locally.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

I don't see one. Having a single legislative chamber does not offer balanced representation for the people who we serve.

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

It can be a detriment, especially if they've been there too long. It can become a country club, isolated from the people who elect them and out of touch.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. Only through relationship can you find common areas in which things can get done.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

A careful, Constitutional and open one. Redistricting is quite a sticky thing in politics. Both parties will try with all their might to build advantages based on who they think will most likely vote for them.

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

I'll serve in any way I can. No specific committee.

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

Donald Trump with a better bedside manner. Trump's policies in the federal government were very successful when it came to areas of his expertise. Whether it was getting the border secured, Moving an embassy to Jerusalem, purchasing the next air force one, or brokering tax cuts for all he did well. The results speak for themselves. the best economy in 50 years. The lowest unemployment for minorities in history and an overall booming economy were a result of his overall philosophy of removing the crushing weight of government from the people of the U.S.

Obviously as a state Senator I won't be voting on the same types of issues, but his overall philosophy was very much correct.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Possibly.

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes.. The limits on such power should be tightly controlled. The playing of shell games by our governor is disingenuous at best. My biggest problem is not what was done but that it was done, and is still being done with dictatorial power and no legislative input. We need to restore the balance of power among all three branches of State gobernment.

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Footnotes

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Current members of the Michigan State Senate

Senators

District 1

Erika Geiss (D)

District 2

Sylvia Santana (D)

District 3

Stephanie Chang (D)

District 4

Darrin Camilleri (D)

District 5

Dayna Polehanki (D)

District 6

Mary Cavanagh (D)

District 7

Jeremy Moss (D)

District 8

Mallory McMorrow (D)

District 9

Michael Webber (R)

District 10

Paul Wojno (D)

District 11

Veronica Klinefelt (D)

District 12

Kevin Hertel (D)

District 13

Rosemary Bayer (D)

District 14

Sue Shink (D)

District 15

Jeff Irwin (D)

District 16

Joseph Bellino (R)

District 17

Jonathan Lindsey (R)

District 18

Thomas Albert (R)

District 19

Sean McCann (D)

District 20

Aric Nesbitt (R)

District 21

Sarah Anthony (D)

District 22

Lana Theis (R)

District 23

Jim Runestad (R)

District 24

Ruth Johnson (R)

District 25

Dan Lauwers (R)

District 26

Kevin Daley (R)

District 27

John Cherry (D)

District 28

Sam Singh (D)

District 29

Winnie Brinks (D)

District 30

Mark Huizenga (R)

District 31

Roger Victory (R)

District 32

Jon Bumstead (R)

District 33

Rick Outman (R)

District 34

Roger Hauck (R)

District 35

Vacant

District 36

Michele Hoitenga (R)

District 37

John Damoose (R)

District 38

Ed McBroom (R)

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