Paul Ragan

Paul Ragan earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia in 1978. As of 2026, Ragan is retired.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Paul Ragan, I am a 70 year old retiree living in Holly. My wife and I moved here in the fall of 2022 to be near our son and his family.

I grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated from University of Virginia in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. My wife and I moved to Michigan and in 1983 I completed a training course in computer technology at Control Data Institute in Southfield. We then moved to the California Bay Area (Silicon Valley) where I was a field service IT technician until my retirement in 2022.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

The current federal administration has been using the threat of withholding funds to force universities to discontinue DEI programs and policies. This is a terrible mistake, since diversity is vital to intellectual growth. I strongly support policies to make the faculty and student body of Wayne State reflect Michigan’s diversity, which has fueled incredible achievements in culture and industry.There have been similar threats to suppress the expression of the First Amendment right to free speech, particularly regarding US support to Isreal. Wayne State University should have an environment that supports free speech and protest by faculty and students.Public education, colleges and universities should be focused on producing citizens capable of critical thinking and motivated to be politically aware and involved. That is essential to the maintenance of our democratic republic.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Environmental regulation to reduce damage to the land, water and atmosphere.

Universal access to health care, healthy food, housing, education

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Environmental regulation to reduce damage to the land, water and atmosphere.

Universal access to health care, healthy food, housing, education