Brad Paquette
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Brad Paquette | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 78th (2019-2023) 37th (2023-present) district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Pagel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1987 Marquette, Michigan, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Northern Michigan University |
| Committees | Education |
Brad Paquette (born May 24, 1987) is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Early life and education
Paquette was born on May 24, 1987, in Marquette, Michigan.[1] In 2009, Paquette graduated from Northern Michigan University, earning a B.A. in political science and pre-law. In 2012, Paquette earned a master's degree in teaching from Andrews University.[2]
Career
Paquette has worked as a public school educator, teaching at the
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Michigan, thinking that her stay-at-home executive orders were excessive.[5] Paquette is seeking re-election in the 2020 Michigan House of Representatives election. Paquette was unopposed in the August 4, 2020, Republican primary for his seat. In the general election, Paquette is running against Democratic nominee Dan VandenHeede and Natural Law Party candidate Andrew Warner.[3]
On October 10, 2021, Paquette co-sponsored House Bill 5444 also known as the "fetal heartbeat protection act."[6][7]
In the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election he was redistricted to the 37th district.
References
- ^ "Ch. III - State Representative Kristy Pagan and State Representative Brad Paquette" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ a b "Brad Paquette's Bio". Michigan Republican Party. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "Brad Paquette". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "State Rep. Brad Paquette testifies on his gun bill". Leader Publications. 20 February 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "Niles Rep. Distancing Self From Whitmer Politically After Order Expansion". Mid-West Family Broadcasting. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
- ^ "House Bill No. 5444". Michigan Legislature.
- ^ "Michigan Legislature - House Bill 5444". Michigan Legislature.
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