Brad Paquette is from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science from Northern Michigan University and a master 27s degree in teaching from Andrews University. He lives in Niles with his wife, Sydney, and their son. 

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Brad Paquette is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He earned his bachelor  degree from Northern Michigan University and his master s degree from Andrews University. He lives in Niles with his wife, Sydney, and their son. 

Brad is an educator. He taught U.S. history, civics, and Spanish at Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy from 2013 to 2018. He also served as vice-chair of the planning commission for the city of Niles. 

Brad previously worked as a teacher from 2013 to 2018. He also served as vice-chair of the planning commission for the city of Niles. 

Brad is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 37. He was first elected in 2018 and is currently serving his third term.

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Supports limited government involvement in the economy.

As a state representative, introduced House Bill 4305 to prevent food stamps from being used to purchase soda.

Does not support food stamps being used to purchase soda.

- Supports limited government involvement in the economy.
- Does not support food stamps being used to purchase soda.

Economy

Opposes red flag laws, which allow law enforcement to seize guns from individuals deemed a threat, and believes such laws infringe on the Second Amendment.

Opposes laws that ban the purchase of guns for individuals the court determines to be dangerous to themselves or others

Opposes gun control and received an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA).

- Opposes laws that ban the purchase of guns for individuals the court determines to be dangerous to themselves or others
- Supports increased funding for police.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Supports local organizations and individuals making "impactful pro-life decisions."

- Opposes abortion access.
- Opposes vaccine mandates.

Healthcare

Opposes "Racist Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives."

Opposes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Supports simplifying the foster care and adoption processes to encourage and support families providing homes for children in need.

Supports simplifying the foster care system and adoption processes. 

- Opposes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- Supports simplifying the foster care system and adoption processes. 

Education

Advocates for the use of nuclear and solar energy.

- Advocates for the use of nuclear and solar energy.

Energy & the Environment

Supports investing additional funding into roads.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports reducing the influence of lobbyists on legislators by implementing stricter regulations on lobbyist interactions, including prohibiting expensive meals and drinks for legislators.

Supports reducing the influence of lobbyists on legislators.

- Supports reducing the influence of lobbyists on legislators.

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Believes "keeping people healthy is less profitable than keeping people sick."

Supports simplifying the adoption process.

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