About
William Perry is an Independent Party write-in candidate for U.S. House in Arizona's 9th District in the November 3, 2026 general election. A 100% disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former federal boat captain, and master scuba diver who describes having survived fifty years of homelessness, his campaign platform calls for abolishing the Department of Veterans Affairs, restoring food and rental assistance, imposing term limits on government officials, and eliminating the Electoral College.
Positions on Key Issues
Healthcare
In his 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, Perry said he would "get rid of the VA," describing it as "as crooked as can be." He has not detailed a replacement plan for veterans' healthcare.
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Background
Career History
Perry describes himself as a 100% disabled Marine Corps veteran in his 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (see ballotpedia.org/William_Perry_(Arizona)).
Perry describes himself as a former federal boat captain in his 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (see ballotpedia.org/William_Perry_(Arizona)).
Top Donors
No campaign finance data found in public disclosures as of August 2026; Ballotpedia indicates no FEC campaign-finance information is available for this write-in candidate.
Voting Record
Has not held legislative office. A former federal boat captain and 100% disabled Marine Corps veteran, Perry ran as a write-in independent and, in Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, called for abolishing the Department of Veterans Affairs, restoring food and rental assistance, imposing term limits on all government officials, and eliminating the Electoral College.
About this research
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated September 3, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.