John Bizon
John Bizon is a member of the Michigan Senate, taking office in January 2019 representing the 19th Senate District.
State Senator John Bizon, M.D. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Nofs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Deborah Bizon |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Battle Creek, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University (B.S.) Wayne State University (M.D.) |
| Occupation | Otolaryngologist and Politician |
| Committees | Chairman - Families, Seniors and Veterans
Vice-Chair - Health Policy and Human Services Member - Appropriations Vice-Chair - Community Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee Member - Capitol Outlay Appropriations Subcommittee Member - Universities and Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | Doc |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Air Force |
| Years of service | 11 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Early Life and Education
John Bizon was born in Detroit and raised in Allen Park, Michigan. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and in 1977, a medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Military career
After graduating from the Air Force's Flight Surgeon’s school, Air Force pilots became Bizon's primary patients. His military career included stations in San Antonio, TX at Lackland Air Force Base, the Upper Peninsula at K-I Sawyer Air Force Base and the Clark Air Base in the Philippines where Bizon took care of combat pilots, servicemen and women and civilians during the Vietnam War. After leaving South East Asia, Bizon became a lieutenant colonel and ended his Air Force career serving in Michigan at K-I Sawyer before rejoining civilian life.
Medical career
After serving 11 years in the Air Force, Dr. Bizon was asked by fellow otolaryngologist Joe Schwarz to take up his practice in Battle Creek, MI. Dr. Schwarz had just been elected to the Michigan Senate himself and went on to become the United States House of Representatives for Michigan's 7 Congressional District.
Political career
Bizon was first elected to represent Michigan's 62nd District in the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014, defeating Andy Helmboldt, following the departure of Kate Segal who had reached her term limit. In November 2016 Bizon was reelected to his second term, defeating then commissioner Jim Haadsma and the Libertarian candidate.
In the 2018 election cycle he ran for Michigan’s 19th Senate District, first beating former Representative Mike Callton in a high caliber and expensive primary before being elected in the November general election after defeating the Democratic Party candidate.
Prior to seeking public office Dr. Bizon was the President of the Michigan State Medical Society. He has also been a longtime member of the Calhoun County Republican Party and the Calhoun County TEA Party Patriots.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Bizon | 17,163 | 58.93 | ||
| Republican | Mike Callton | 11,960 | 41.06 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Bizon | 17,699 | 48.03 | ||
| Democratic | Jim Haadsma | 17,490 | 47.46 | ||
| Libertarian | Michelle Gregoire | 1,660 | 4.50 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Bizon | 11,875 | 51.16 | ||
| Democratic | Andy Helmboldt | 11,336 | 48.84 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Bizon | 2,900 | 55.47 | ||
| Republican | Art Kale | 2,328 | 44.53 | ||
References
- "2014 Official Michigan General Election Results". Michigan.gov. State of Michigan. Retrieved 6 July 2016.