Bruce Patterson (Michigan politician)
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Bruce Patterson is a Republican
member of the Michigan Senate
, representing the 7th district since 2003. His district covers parts of Wayne County
.
Patterson defeated Democrat
Mark Slavens
in 2002 and 2006. He previously served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, from 1999 to 2002. He was the first freshman representative to serve as the Associate Speaker Pro Tempore. In his second term, he was elected the Majority Floor Leader.
Before being elected to the state legislature, Patterson served two terms as a Wayne County Commissioner, from 1995 to 1998. He was also an administrator at Eastern Michigan University
and had twenty years experience in private law practice. He received a B.A.
from Wayne State University
in 1969 and a J.D.
in 1972 from the Law School at Wayne State University.
In late 2009 he announced his bid for Attorney General for the state of Michigan; he will be facing Bill Schuette, Mike Bishop, and Gretchen Whitmer in the race.
Michigan Republican Party
The Michigan Republican Party is the state affiliate of the national Republican Party in Michigan. It is sometimes referred to as MIGOP, which simply means Michigan Grand Old Party....
member of the Michigan Senate
Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senate is the upper house of the Michigan Legislature. The Senate consists of 38 members, who are elected from constituencies having approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents....
, representing the 7th district since 2003. His district covers parts of Wayne County
Wayne County, Michigan
-History:Wayne County was one of the first counties formed when the Northwest Territory was organized. It was named for the American general "Mad Anthony" Wayne. It originally encompassed the entire area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, as well as small sections that are now part of northern...
.
Patterson defeated Democrat
Michigan Democratic Party
The Michigan Democratic Party is the state-level party of the United States Democratic Party in Michigan. It is based in Lansing. Mark Brewer is the current Party Chair.-Current officeholders:...
Mark Slavens
Mark Slavens
Mark Slavens is an American politician from Canton, Michigan. He is currently a Circuit Court Judge.Slavens attained a BGS from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo...
in 2002 and 2006. He previously served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, from 1999 to 2002. He was the first freshman representative to serve as the Associate Speaker Pro Tempore. In his second term, he was elected the Majority Floor Leader.
Before being elected to the state legislature, Patterson served two terms as a Wayne County Commissioner, from 1995 to 1998. He was also an administrator at Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive, co-educational public university located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Ypsilanti is west of Detroit and eight miles east of Ann Arbor. The university was founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School...
and had twenty years experience in private law practice. He received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering more than 400 major subject areas to over 32,000 graduate and...
in 1969 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
in 1972 from the Law School at Wayne State University.
In late 2009 he announced his bid for Attorney General for the state of Michigan; he will be facing Bill Schuette, Mike Bishop, and Gretchen Whitmer in the race.
External links
- Michigan Senate Republicans - Bruce Patterson official party site
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Bruce Patterson (MI) profile
- Follow the Money - Bruce Patterson
- Michigan Bureau of Elections - Bruce Patterson campaign finance reports and data