Brad Paquette (born May 24, 1987) is a

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member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Paquette was born on May 24, 1987 in

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. In 2009, Paquette graduated from

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, earning a B.A. in political science and pre-law. In 2012, Paquette earned a master's degree in teaching from

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Career

Paquette has worked as a public school educator, teaching at the Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy. Paquette has also served on the Niles Planning Commission. On November 6, 2018, Paquette was

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to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he has been representing the 78th district ever since he was sworn in to office in 2019. As a legislator, Paquette has introduced legislation that aimed to remove concealed pistol license renewal fees. Paquette has been vocal critic of

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Gretchen Whitmer's handling of the

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in the state of Michigan, thinking that her stay-at-home executive orders were excessive. 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

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candidate Andrew Warner. On October 10, 2021, Paquette co-sponsored House Bill 5444 also known as the "fetal heartbeat protection act."

References

Living people 1987 births Northern Michigan University alumni Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives People from Marquette, Michigan 21st-century American politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub