Bill LaVoy is a Democratic former member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Prior to serving in the House, LaVoy worked as the executive director of Monroe Public Access Cable Television. He was first elected in 2012, was successfully reelected in 2014, before losing his bid for a third term in 2016. In 2018 he challenged incumbent State Senator Dale Zorn in the 17th district, losing by 58% to 39%. At the same time his wife Michelle LaVoy faced Joe Bellino for his old house seat but she was also unsuccessful.