William Ford

William D. Ford

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth August 6, 1927
Date of Death Aug. 14, 2004 (Age: 77)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

William Ford holds a B.A. and a J.D. from the University of Denver, and was admitted to the bar in 1951. He began his career in public service as a justice of the peace and city attorney before serving in the Michigan State Senate. Ford spent nearly four decades in the United States House of Representatives, where he chaired the U.S. House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service and the Committee on Education and Labor. His professional background includes a focus on civil service, education reforms, and labor rights.

Political Ideas

William Ford's political career is marked by a distinctive blend of progressive advocacy and strategic alliances, particularly in labor and education reforms. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, showcasing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Ford's rhetoric often emphasizes community-focused solutions, balancing traditional Democratic values with pragmatic concerns.

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Michigan House of Representatives 13th District

51.90% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

61.20% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

63.80% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

75.20% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

59.90% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

72.80% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

67.70% of vote

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

79.60% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

74.00% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

78.10% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

65.80% of vote

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

79.90% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

71.00% of vote

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

67.80% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Michigan House of Representatives 15th District

71.00% of vote

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