William Mohr

William Alan Mohr (born May 23, 1959) is an American politician who is a member of the Constitution Party. He is the Constitution Party nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 2020 election.

For the Australian rules footballer, see Bill Mohr.
Bill Mohr
Personal details
Born (1959-05-23) May 23, 1959
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyConstitution (2005–present)
Other political
affiliations		Republican (before 2005)
Spouse(s)Cheryl
Children6

Early life

Mohr was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and raised in Byron Center, Michigan, one of six children. He has worked as a trucker and food production plant manager.[1] He is currently "self employed in the building/maintenance trade."[2]

Political career

Mohr was formerly a Republican and served as a Republican precinct delegate for six years. He joined the Constitution Party in 2005. Mohr unsuccessfully ran for the Michigan House of Representatives from District 72 in 2006 and District 76 in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014, as the U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate (the Michigan affiliate of the Constitution Party).[3] He won 3% and 2.3% of the 2012 and 2014 elections, respectively.[4] He also serves as the chair of that party.[5] Mohr sought an appointment to the Grand Rapids City Commission in January 2016.[6] He ran for a seat on the Martin, Michigan Board of Trustees in 2018, but lost that election.[2][7]

Mohr was chosen unanimously as the Constitution Party's vice presidential candidate in May 2020, running on a ticket with Don Blankenship.[8]

Politically, Mohr is paleoconservative. He supports reducing taxes and economic regulations, and lowering the divorce rate.[9]

Personal life

Mohr has 6 children and 4 stepchildren from his wife Cheryl, as well as 18 grandchildren.[1]

Electoral history
2018 Village of Martin trustee election[10]
Nonpartisan election
Voters Choose Two
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Jason Dykstra 91 42.1% gain
Donald Flower 76 35.2% hold
William Mohr 49 22.7% loss

References
  1. "Constitution Party Nominates Don Blankenship And William Mohr". Constitution Party. May 2, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  2. Turko-Ebright, Karen (October 18, 2018). "Voters to decide on 2 trustees for Martin Village Council". MLive. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  3. "William Mohr's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  4. Saturn, William (2 May 2020). "Constitution Party Nominates Don Blankenship for President on Second Ballot". Independent Political Report.
  5. "Political Party Status" (PDF). March 2019. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  6. VanGlider, Rachel (January 19, 2016). "GR City Commission candidates announced". WOODTV. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  7. "Allegan County 2018 General Election Official Results". Allegan News. November 15, 2018. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  8. Winger, Richard (May 2, 2020). "Constitution Party Nominates Don Blankenship for President on Second Ballot". Ballot Access News. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  9. Sterchi, Connor (November 3, 2012). "Array of candidates vie for 76th District House seat". The Rapidian. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  10. "ALLEGAN COUNTY 2018 GENERAL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS". Allegan News. November 15, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Scott Bradley		 Constitution nominee for Vice President of the United States
2020		 Most recent
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