Paul Mitchell (politician)

Paul Mitchell
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 10th district
Taking office
January 3, 2017
Succeeding Candice Miller
Personal details
Born 1956/1957 (age 59–60)[1]
Political party Republican

Paul Mitchell (born 1956/1957) is an American politician from the state of Michigan. A member of the Republican Party, Mitchell is the member-elect to the United States House of Representatives seat for Michigan's 10th congressional district.

Biography

Mitchell grew up as the oldest of six children in Waterford Township, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State University. Mitchell owned and operated Ross Medical Education Center.[2]

Mitchell ran for the 32nd district seat in the Michigan State Senate in 2013 to succeed Roger Kahn,[3] but withdrew from the race.[4] Mitchell ran for the United States House of Representatives in Michigan's 4th congressional district in 2014, losing the Republican Party primary election to John Moolenaar.[5] He became the chairman of the Faith and Freedom Coalition of Michigan, a conservative nonprofit foundation.[6] Mitchell led a campaign opposed to Proposal 1, a ballot proposition proposing tax plan for roads, on May 2015 ballot.[7][8] He moved to Michigan's 10th congressional district in 2015 to run for the House of Representatives in that district, following Candice Miller's decision not to run for reelection.[2][9][10] He won the primary, defeating Phil Pavlov.[11] Mitchell won the general election, defeating Frank Accavitti.[12]

Mitchell moved to Saginaw County, Michigan, when he married his wife in 2008.[2] He resides in Thomas Township, Michigan.[13] He and his wife have six children. He purchased a home in Dryden Township, Michigan.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2015/07/13/millionaire-mitchell-joins-race-rep-millers-seat/30061617/
  2. 1 2 3 4 Nann Burke, Melissa; Livengood, Chad (July 13, 2015). "Millionaire Mitchell joins race for Rep. Miller's seat". Detroit News. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Saginaw County businessman Paul Mitchell to run for Sen. Roger Kahn's seat". MLive.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Saginaw County businessman Paul Mitchell drops out of 32nd State Senate District race". MLive.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Sen. John Moolenaar defeats Paul Mitchell in 4th District congressional Republican primary race". MLive.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  6. ↑ Tower, Mark (September 18, 2014). "After millions spent in unsuccessful bid for Congress, Paul Mitchell named chairman of conservative nonprofity". MLive.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  7. ↑ Egan, Paul; Gray, Kathleen (May 6, 2015). "Michigan voters soundly reject Proposal 1 road tax plan". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  8. ↑ Oosting, Jonathan (July 13, 2015). "Paul Mitchell, businessman who fought Michigan roads Proposal 1, making second run for Congress". MLive.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Businessman Mitchell enters race to replace Miller". Detroit Free Press. July 13, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  10. ↑ Tower, Mark (February 9, 2016). "Paul Mitchell to seek Candice Miller's seat in Congress". MLive.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  11. ↑ Gibbons, Lauren (August 3, 2016). "Paul Mitchell wins 10th Congressional Republican primary, and other U.S. House results". MLive.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  12. ↑ http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/republican-paul-mitchell-elected-in-michigans-10th-district
  13. ↑ "Saginaw County businessman Paul Mitchell enters race for Congressman Dave Camp's seat". Retrieved November 6, 2016.
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