

William T. Bruck
Republican | Michigan
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
William T. Bruck
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 30
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
Monroe High School, Monroe, Diploma, 1992
Northland Baptist Bible College, Dunbar, BS, 1998
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, MBA, 2014
WORK & MILITARY
Army Engineer, CW4, 31
AFFILIATIONS
Rotary Club, Past president, Carleton Community Baptist Church
past deacon, Monroe Aging Consortium, Past president, current Secretary
Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach, Board President, Monroe County Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Monroe County Community College Trustee, 2016-2022
MI House of Representative's, 2022-2024
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (7)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Right to Life of Michigan
*Citizens for Traditional Values-Michigan
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Michigan
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC
OTHER (8)
Great Lakes Education Project
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC
Michigan Health Choice Alliance
Small Business Association of Michigan (Small Biz PAC)
Michigan Manufacturers Association
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Agri PAC
P.O.A.M.
Freedom Fund
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Jamie Thompson (2024)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Other Pro Life Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (18)
Kunse Majority Fund (2024)
Kahle Majority Fund (2023)
Tom Kunse (2023)
Ann Bollin (2022)
Beeler Majority Fund (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
life of the mother I believe life should be protected
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I believe that increasing the minimum wage hurts small businesses and increases inflation. that being said, I believe there should be an entry level wage and a minimum wage.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
none
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There should always be opt out ability for parents who choose not to vaccinate, for whatever reason they choose to do so.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
I head up the Michigan Legislative Working Group on National Security. I am keenly aware of the influence of the CCCP in our state.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, they are a key ally in the middle east
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
A nation without borders, is no nation at all.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It could be. unsure of the question
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
clean coal/gas and nuclear. Solar and wind should be used where it makes economical sense.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
national defense, education, and enabling commerce
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
law abiding citizens should be able to provide the means to protect themselves. If this means carrying a firearm, then it is their constitutional right to do so.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Choose not to answer
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