Doug Carl
| Doug Carl | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 1, 1987 – August 17, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Kirby Holmes |
| Succeeded by | David Jaye |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1951 Almont, Michigan |
| Died | August 17, 1997 (aged 46) St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Clinton Township, Michigan |
| Resting place | Romeo Village Cemetery, Romeo, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Maria |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Douglas Carl (August 12, 1951 – August 17, 1997) was a State Senator in Michigan who also ran as the Republican Candidate in the 12th Michigan Congressional District in 1988 and in the 10th Michigan 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 1986 until his death.
Ronald Reagan attended a campaign rally at Macomb Community College in 1988 in which he urged people to vote for Carl.[1]
In 1983 Carl married Maria. They had one daughter, Colleen.
Carl's widow, Maria Carl, latter made a run in the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives against Leon Drolet after Drolet had voted against legislation to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman. However Maria lost in the primary.