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Doug Carl

1951 – 1997

American politician

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About Doug Carl

Lived 1951 – 1997 (aged 46). Doug Carl was an American politician.

Douglas Carl (August 12, 1951 – August 17, 1997) was a state senator in Michigan. From 1987 to 1994, he represented the 9th Senate district, and then from 1995 to his death in 1997, he represented the 12th district. He also ran as the Republican nominee in Michigan's 12th Congressional District in 1988 and in the 10th Congressional District in 1992, losing to David Bonior both times.

Carl served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1984 to 1986 and in the Michigan State Senate from 1987 until his death.

Ronald Reagan attended a campaign rally at Macomb Community College in 1988 in which he urged people to vote for Carl.

Family In 1983 Carl married Maria. They had one daughter, Colleen.

Carl's widow, Maria Carl, ran in the 2004 Republican primary for the Michigan House of Representatives against incumbent Leon Drolet after he voted against legislation defining marriage as a union of a man and a woman. She lost the nomination to Drolet.

In November 2015, Colleen Carl, the daughter of the late state senator Doug Carl announced her candidacy for Michigan House of Representatives in the 33rd District for the primary election that occurred August 2016.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Michigan State University
Positions held
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Michigan
Also known as
Douglas Carl

People in Doug Carl's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Doug Carl?

American politician (1951–1997)

When was Doug Carl born?

Doug Carl was born on 12 August 1951 in Almont.

When did Doug Carl die?

Doug Carl died on 17 August 1997 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan.

What was Doug Carl's occupation?

Doug Carl was a politician.

What nationality was Doug Carl?

Doug Carl was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doug Carl

· Wikidata: Q5300349

· DBpedia: Doug Carl

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