David LaGrand

David LaGrand
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 75th district
In office March 15, 2016 – January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Brandon Dillon
Succeeded by	Penelope Tsernoglou
Personal details
Born	(1966-08-13) August 13, 1966 Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Melissa LaGrand
Education	Calvin University (BA) University of Chicago School of Law (JD)
Website	https://davidlagrand.com

David LaGrand (born August 13, 1966) is an American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from the 75th district, from 2016 to 2023. In 2022, he ran for election to the Michigan Senate in the 30th district, narrowly losing to incumbent Mark Huizenga. He resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife, Melissa LaGrand, and four children: John, Issac, Helen, and Julia. As of 2023, he is running for the position of Mayor of Grand Rapids against City Commissioner Senita Lenear.

Early life and education

LaGrand is a graduate of the local Calvin College (now Calvin University) (1988) and the University of Chicago Law School (1992).

Career

After graduating, David returned to Grand Rapids in 1994 and worked at local law firm Warner Norcross & Judd while founding a local coffee shop. He then served 8 years as an Assistant County Prosecutor in Kent County, Michigan, before forming private law firms Lykins & LaGrand PLC, and later Yates, LaGrand and Denenfeld PLLC. During this time, he founded another restaurant, Wealthy Street Bakery. He was then elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission, where he and partners started Long Road Distillers. In 2015, he ran and won election to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he currently serves.