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State House — District 37 — Michigan 2026
Michigan 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.
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Candidates
BBrad PaquetteRepublican
Incumbent Republican State Representative serving his fourth term in HD-37 (portions of Berrien and Cass Counties, including Niles, Buchanan, Dowagiac). Born in Marquette, MI (1987). BA in political science/pre-law from Northern Michigan University (2009), master's in teaching from Andrews University (2012). Former public school teacher at Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy. Former Niles Planning Commissioner. Serves on Education/Workforce and Oversight committees. Won reelection by a wide margin.
FAngela M. JonesDemocratic
Democratic candidate for Michigan State House District 37 in the 2026 primary. Lost to Brad Paquette in 2024 general election by a significant margin (30,018-16,189). No detailed policy positions found.
Communities in this district
Baroda Township (Berrien Co.) · Berrien Township (Berrien Co.) · Bertrand Charter Township (Berrien Co.) · Buchanan Charter Township (Berrien Co.) · City of Buchanan (Berrien Co.) · Galien Township (Berrien Co.) · Niles Charter Township (Berrien Co.) · City of Niles (Berrien Co.) · Oronoko Charter Township (Berrien Co.) · Pipestone Township (Berrien Co.) · Royalton Township (Berrien Co.) · Sodus Township (Berrien Co.) · Three Oaks Township (Berrien Co.) · Weesaw Township (Berrien Co.) · City of Dowagiac (Cass Co.) · Howard Township (Cass Co.) · La Grange Township (Cass Co.) · Milton Township (Cass Co.) · Pokagon Township (Cass Co.) · Silver Creek Township (Cass Co.) · Wayne Township (Cass Co.)
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