Brad Paquette

Brad Paquette (born c. 1987) is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Brad Paquette
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 78th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byDave Pagel
Personal details
Born
Bradley Ryan Paquette

c. 1987
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
CitizenshipUnited States
Political partyRepublican
Alma materNorthern Michigan University
CommitteesEducation

Early life and education

Paquette was born around 1987 in the Upper Peninsula of 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 Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy. Paquette has also served on the Niles Planning Commission.[2] On November 6, 2018, Paquette was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he has been representing the 78th district ever since he was sworn in to office in 2019.[3] As a legislator, Paquette has introduced legislation that aimed to remove concealed pistol license renewal fees.[4] Paquette has been vocal critic of 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]

References
  1. "Brad Paquette Wins 78th District House GOP Primary". WSJM. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  2. "Brad Paquette's Bio". Michigan Republican Party. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  3. "Brad Paquette". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  4. "State Rep. Brad Paquette testifies on his gun bill". Leader Publications. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  5. "Niles Rep. Distancing Self From Whitmer Politically After Order Expansion". Mid-West Family Broadcasting. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Dave Pagel		 Michigan Representatives
78th District
2019–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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