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Brett Roberts (politician)

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Brett Roberts
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 65th district
In office
January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2018
Preceded byMike Shirkey
Succeeded bySarah Lightner
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMegan
Children1 daughter and 1 son
ResidenceEaton Township, Michigan
OccupationFarmer and politician
Websitegophouse.org/representatives/central/roberts/
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Brett Roberts is a former Republican Member of the Michigan House of Representatives, elected in 2014 who represented the 65th District.[3]

Early life

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Roberts was raised in Eaton County, Michigan and graduated from Charlotte High School.[1][2]

Professional career

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Roberts is a sixth-generation farmer and owner of a Dairy Queen in Charlotte, Michigan.[1][2][4]

Political career

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Roberts was elected to represent Michigan's 65th District in the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014, defeating Bonnie J. Johnson and Ronald Muszynski, following the departure of Mike Shirkey who went to serve in the Michigan Senate.[3][4]

Electoral history

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2014 General Election – Michigan's 65th State House of Representatives District[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Brett Roberts 15,955 56.98 +0.17
Democratic Bonnie J. Johnson 11,077 39.56 −3.63
Libertarian Ronald Muszynski 971 3.47 +3.47
2014 Republican Party Primary Election – Michigan's 65th State House of Representatives District[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brett Roberts 1,691 26
Republican John Calhoun 1,614 25
Republican Robert Sutherby 1,392 22
Republican James Stormont 1,080 17
Republican Dale Moretz 527 8
Republican Dan Fulara 115 2

References

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  1. ^ a b c "About Brett Roberts". Elect Brett Roberts. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Michigan House Republicans. "Brett Roberts, District 65". Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "2014 Official Michigan General Election Results". Michigan.gov. State of Michigan. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c Jackson, Tarryl (August 6, 2014). "Republican Brett Roberts wins 65th House primary, will compete against Democrat Bonnie Johnson in November". MLive.com. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
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