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Brad Paquette

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Educator

Brad Paquette is a Republican candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 37 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Brad Paquette lives in Niles, Michigan. Paquette earned a B.A. in political science from Northern Michigan University in 2009 and an M.A. in teaching from Andrews University in 2012. His career experience includes working as an educator with Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy. Paquette has served on the City of Niles Planning Commission.[1]

Graduate:
Andrews University, 2012
Bachelor's:
Northern Michigan University, 2009

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

Education

Infrastructure

Jobs

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education because I have been an educator for the last six years. I know what it is like to have changing goal posts on which to strive toward yearly, and being overburdened by decisions made by folks who have never stepped foot inside my classroom. We need a people-driven structure to retain solid educators and do what is best for learners.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Being in touch with the people that I represent.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Taco Bell - 2 Years

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

The lack of investment in our young people.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Education Reform

Auto-Insurance Reform

Agriculture

Regulatory Reform

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Theodore Roosevelt

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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