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Paquette, Brad (R)
State Representative District 78
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POLITICAL CAREER
In December 2020, Rep. Paquette was one of 15 Michigan lawmakers who signed onto a lawsuit brought by the state of Texas challenging Michigan's election results in hopes of overturning President-elect Joe BIDEN's victory.
Rep. Paquette was first elected to the House on Nov. 6, 2018 when he secured 61.3 percent of the vote to defeat Democrat Dean HILL.
Paquette came out on top of six candidate GOP primary field in the 78th House district when he secured 49 percent of the vote.
He served on the city of Niles Planning Commission.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Paquette worked as an educator, teaching at Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy where he has led Project-Based Learning for the New Tech Network.
To read MIRS biography of Rep. Paquette, click here.
EDUCATION
He received a bacehlor's degree from Northern Michigan University in political science and pre-law in 2009. He received his master's from Andrews University in 2012.
LEAD STAFF PERSON:
Evan WardCell Phone: 517-927-4129
eward@house.mi.gov
Additional Information
No House Freshman Chairs; First Time Since '09 (01-21-2021)
Lasinski Calls For Resignations, Discipline In GOP Caucus (01-07-2021)
Wentworth, 45 GOP Reps Back Weiser For MRP Chair (12-17-2020)
15 Michigan Reps Tell Supremes To Overturn Biden's Victory (12-10-2020)
Lions' Firing Of Coach, GM Has Bipartisan Support (12-04-2020)
JCAR Opens Book For Internet Sports Betting; Many More Committees In Brief (12-01-2020)
Senate Rs Huddle Over Zoom On COVID, Elections (11-24-2020)
Wentworth Named Next Republican Leader, Lasinski To Lead Democrats (11-05-2020)
We May Never See A Budget Passed Quicker Or With More Support (09-23-2020)
Early Ballot Envelope Opening May Happen In '20 As Trial (09-09-2020)
State Couldn't Revoke Licenses For E.O. Violations Under GOP Bills (08-20-2020)
House Sends Return To Learn Bills To Governor's Desk (08-17-2020)
Democrats Looking Good In Competitive House Districts (07-24-2020)
Online Signatures For E-Wills Approved in House, Narrowly (06-25-2020)
Reilly: Universities Need Ombudsman To Protect Students (06-10-2020)
Lawmakers Call For Ouster Of UIA Leadership (06-05-2020)
Here's How We See The House Races, Districts 71-80 (06-05-2020)
Local Road Funding Split To Be Eliminated, If 'Asset Mapping' Is Done (05-19-2020)
Rural GOP Lawmakers Losing Patience (04-06-2020)
Free 2-Year Degrees For Those 25 And Up Passes House, Senate (03-12-2020)
Legislation Would Allow A Single Annual Application For Absentee Ballots (03-11-2020)
Coronavirus Response Money A Part Of $321M Supplemental Deal (03-10-2020)
Sport Anglers Reel In New Regs For Commercial Fishers (02-06-2020)
Governor Signs 10 Bills Into Law (01-27-2020)
Lasinski Calls For Resignations, Discipline In GOP Caucus (01-07-2021)
Wentworth, 45 GOP Reps Back Weiser For MRP Chair (12-17-2020)
15 Michigan Reps Tell Supremes To Overturn Biden's Victory (12-10-2020)
Lions' Firing Of Coach, GM Has Bipartisan Support (12-04-2020)
JCAR Opens Book For Internet Sports Betting; Many More Committees In Brief (12-01-2020)
Senate Rs Huddle Over Zoom On COVID, Elections (11-24-2020)
Wentworth Named Next Republican Leader, Lasinski To Lead Democrats (11-05-2020)
We May Never See A Budget Passed Quicker Or With More Support (09-23-2020)
Early Ballot Envelope Opening May Happen In '20 As Trial (09-09-2020)
State Couldn't Revoke Licenses For E.O. Violations Under GOP Bills (08-20-2020)
House Sends Return To Learn Bills To Governor's Desk (08-17-2020)
Democrats Looking Good In Competitive House Districts (07-24-2020)
Online Signatures For E-Wills Approved in House, Narrowly (06-25-2020)
Reilly: Universities Need Ombudsman To Protect Students (06-10-2020)
Lawmakers Call For Ouster Of UIA Leadership (06-05-2020)
Here's How We See The House Races, Districts 71-80 (06-05-2020)
Local Road Funding Split To Be Eliminated, If 'Asset Mapping' Is Done (05-19-2020)
Rural GOP Lawmakers Losing Patience (04-06-2020)
Free 2-Year Degrees For Those 25 And Up Passes House, Senate (03-12-2020)
Legislation Would Allow A Single Annual Application For Absentee Ballots (03-11-2020)
Coronavirus Response Money A Part Of $321M Supplemental Deal (03-10-2020)
Sport Anglers Reel In New Regs For Commercial Fishers (02-06-2020)
Governor Signs 10 Bills Into Law (01-27-2020)
Press Releases
Young to serve on House Oversight, Financial Services CommitteesPublic survey for US-131 available through Feb. 8Sparrow COVID-19 vaccine distribution daily updateSenator Bayer invites residents to virtual coffee hour on FacebookPHOTOS: Indoor Dining Reopens February 1; Caution and Focus on Enhanced Ventilation RecommendedStatewide Headlines
Michigan official shows gun after public meeting criticismGreat Lakes fishing companies say Michigan DNR order 'pretty much puts us out of business'*
Lawsuits target EPA lead rule, say pipe removals given too much time
Flint residents acknowledge $641M settlement getting judge's OK, but say it won’t bring 'restoration'*
Suspected Michigan militia leader to plea in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot, records show
