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Brian Begole studied criminal justice and law enforcement administration at Central Michigan University. 

Brian is a state representative. He works at the Michigan House of Representatives, where he has been since November 2022. He previously worked at the Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office for 32 years, including six years as county sheriff, and he chaired the Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission, overseeing a program that taught children about the dangers of drugs.

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Brian previously worked at the Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office for 32 years, including six years as county sheriff, and he chaired the Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission, overseeing a program that taught children about the dangers of drugs.

Brian BeGole's campaign for Michigan State Representative, District 71, Republican Primary is his first run for state legislative office. He previously served as an elected law enforcement official.

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Brian has served in the Michigan House of Representatives, District 71, since 2023.

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As of May 2, 2026, Brian Begole’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes "rushed and risky energy policy" regarding state energy policy, encouraging voters to support restoring local control.

Against "rushed and risky energy policy" regarding state energy policy, encouraging voters to support restoring local control.

- Against "rushed and risky energy policy" regarding state energy policy, encouraging voters to support restoring local control.

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Said, "Just as troubling as legislation being passed that violates the constitution are recent changes to election law that go far beyond what voters supported in a ballot measure during the 2022 General Election. Democracy cannot work if 'We the People' have lost faith in the electoral process and legislation recently passed and signed into law will make it even easier for fraud."

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Opposed Chinese companies owning land and building manufacturing plans while receiving tax breaks.

As of May 2, 2026, BRIAN BEGOLE’s website did not contain information on this issue.

BRIAN BEGOLE

Brian Begole is from Shiawassee County, Michigan. He attended the police academy. He and his wife, Tammy, have roots in Shiawassee County, raising their children on family land in rural Antrim Township. He enjoys restoring vintage snowmobiles, snowmobiling, and boating.

Zacharda trying to unseat BeGole in Michigan's 71st House District

Brian is a law enforcement officer. He previously worked in law enforcement for 32 years, including six years as Shiawassee County Sheriff. 

Opposes "rushed and risky energy policy" regarding state energy policy, urging voters to restore local control.

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- A state representative is an elected member of the Michigan House of Representatives, which is the lower chamber of the Michigan Legislature.
- State representatives introduce, debate, amend, and vote on bills that become state laws.
- The Michigan House of Representatives consists of 110 members, each representing a specific district within the state.
- State representatives are elected to serve two-year terms and are limited to a combined total of 12 years in the Michigan Legislature under current term limit rules.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, and a resident of Michigan and the district they represent.
- State representatives receive a salary set by the state, which is approximately $71,000 per year.

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