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Beau LaFave
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Republican Party

Prior offices
Michigan House of Representatives District 108
Successor: David Prestin
Elections and appointments
Last convention

August 27, 2022

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Beau LaFave (Republican Party) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 108. He assumed office on January 1, 2017. He left office on January 1, 2023.

LaFave (Republican Party) ran for election for Michigan Secretary of State. He lost in the Republican convention on August 27, 2022.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

LaFave was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

LaFave was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Michigan committee assignments, 2017
• Energy Policy
• Insurance
• Judiciary
• Natural Resources, Vice chair

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2022

Secretary of State

See also: Michigan Secretary of State election, 2022

General election

General election for Michigan Secretary of State

Incumbent Jocelyn Benson defeated Kristina Karamo, Gregory Stempfle, Christine Schwartz, and Larry Hutchinson Jr. in the general election for Michigan Secretary of State on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jocelyn Benson
Jocelyn Benson (D)
 
55.9
 
2,467,859
Image of Kristina Karamo
Kristina Karamo (R) Candidate Connection
 
41.9
 
1,852,510
Image of Gregory Stempfle
Gregory Stempfle (L)
 
1.2
 
52,982
Image of Christine Schwartz
Christine Schwartz (U.S. Taxpayers Party)
 
0.6
 
27,937
Image of Larry Hutchinson Jr.
Larry Hutchinson Jr. (G)
 
0.4
 
16,615

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,417,903
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Michigan Secretary of State

Incumbent Jocelyn Benson advanced from the Democratic convention for Michigan Secretary of State on August 21, 2022.

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Jocelyn Benson (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Michigan Secretary of State

Kristina Karamo defeated Cindy Berry, Beau LaFave, and Cathleen Postmus in the Republican convention for Michigan Secretary of State on August 27, 2022.

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Cindy Berry (R)
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Kristina Karamo (R) Candidate Connection
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Beau LaFave (R)
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Cathleen Postmus (R)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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Green convention

Green convention for Michigan Secretary of State

Larry Hutchinson Jr. advanced from the Green convention for Michigan Secretary of State on April 23, 2022.

Candidate
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Larry Hutchinson Jr. (G)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Michigan Secretary of State

Gregory Stempfle advanced from the Libertarian convention for Michigan Secretary of State on July 10, 2022.

Candidate
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Gregory Stempfle (L)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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U.S. Taxpayers Party convention

U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Michigan Secretary of State

Christine Schwartz advanced from the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention for Michigan Secretary of State on July 23, 2022.

Candidate
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Christine Schwartz (U.S. Taxpayers Party)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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Campaign finance

State House

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022

Beau LaFave was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.

2020

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 108

Incumbent Beau LaFave defeated Renee Richer in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 108 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Beau LaFave (R)
 
64.2
 
30,524
Image of Renee Richer
Renee Richer (D) Candidate Connection
 
35.8
 
17,015

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 47,539
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 108

Renee Richer advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 108 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Renee Richer
Renee Richer Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
7,261

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 7,261
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 108

Incumbent Beau LaFave advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 108 on August 4, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Beau LaFave
 
100.0
 
8,767

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,767
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Campaign finance

2018

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 108

Incumbent Beau LaFave defeated Bob Romps in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 108 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Beau LaFave (R)
 
61.6
 
22,431
Image of Bob Romps
Bob Romps (D)
 
38.4
 
13,958

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 36,389
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 108

Bob Romps advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 108 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bob Romps
Bob Romps
 
100.0
 
5,671

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,671
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 108

Incumbent Beau LaFave advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 108 on August 7, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Beau LaFave
Beau LaFave
 
100.0
 
8,342

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,342
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2016

See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Michigan House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 2, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 19, 2016. Incumbent Ed McBroom (R) did not seek re-election because of term-limits.

Beau LaFave defeated Scott Celello in the Michigan House of Representatives District 108 general election.[1]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 108 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Beau LaFave 52.74% 22,013
     Democratic Scott Celello 47.26% 19,725
Total Votes 41,738
Source: Michigan Secretary of State


Scott Celello defeated Dana Dziedzic in the Michigan House of Representatives District 108 Democratic primary.[2][3]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 108 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Scott Celello 58.07% 3,344
     Democratic Dana Dziedzic 41.93% 2,415
Total Votes 5,759


Beau LaFave defeated Alan Arcand and Darryl Shann in the Michigan House of Representatives District 108 Republican primary.[2][3]

Michigan House of Representatives, District 108 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Beau LaFave 43.97% 4,055
     Republican Alan Arcand 31.54% 2,909
     Republican Darryl Shann 24.48% 2,258
Total Votes 9,222

This candidate ran in one of Ballotpedia's races to watch in 2016. Read more »

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Beau LaFave did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

LaFave's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]

“

Taxes/Size of Government

  • Excerpt: "LaFave believes that a good government is a small government. He is tired of excessive taxes, red tape, and regulations that hinder the growth of our area. These only discourage new companies and individuals from moving to the UP. That's why he has pledged to cut taxes and eliminate regulations from his first day in office."

Second Amendment

  • Excerpt: "A vote for Beau LaFave is a vote for the Second Amendment. As Michigan Gun Rights put it in their endorsement of LaFave's campaign, he is an "ardent supporter" of the right to bear arms. He believes that there is no compromising on this issue, and the right of the individual to bear arms is guaranteed under both the U.S. and Michigan Constitutions."

Jobs/Education

  • Excerpt: "LaFave is disappointed with the current economic situation in the UP. He believes that the key to retaining and bringing back well-paying jobs to the Upper Peninsula lies in better training-based educations. This is why he fully supports trade schools, dual-enrollment in community colleges, and apprenticeship programs."

Life

  • Excerpt: "LaFave believes that life needs to be defended at all stages. He is proudly 100% Pro-Life. He will work to end government funding for abortions and will oppose any legislation that attacks life."[5]
 ”

Campaign finance summary

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Beau LaFave campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022Michigan Secretary of StateLost convention$37,524 $0
2020Michigan House of Representatives District 108Won general$65,997 N/A**
2018Michigan House of Representatives District 108Won general$105,417 N/A**
2016Michigan House of Representatives, District 108Won $162,312 N/A**
Grand total$371,249 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.

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Noteworthy events

Introduction of impeachment articles against Gov. Whitmer on November 18, 2020

On November 18, 2020, Michigan Reps. Beau LaFave (R), Matt Maddock (R), and Daire Rendon (R) introduced articles of impeachment against Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) in response to her handling of the coronavirus. LaFave wrote in a tweet: "The four articles of impeachment against Gov. Whitmer include failing to respect the separation of powers by exercising power granted to the legislative branch, violating the constitutional rights of the people of Michigan, issuing executive orders against the interests of the people and state, and using state resources to reward political allies."[6] Whitmer's press secretary responded to calls for impeachment in the days prior, saying, "Governor Whitmer doesn't have any time for partisan politics or people who don't wear masks, don't believe in science, and don't have a plan to fight this virus. [...] This is about Michigan vs. COVID-19. Governor Whitmer doesn't care if you're a Trump Republican or a Biden Democrat. We are all in this together."[7] Michigan's Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R) and House Speaker Lee Chatfield (R) expressed opposition to the impeachment. Chatfield said, "With the current set of facts that we're living under right now, the current impeachment resolution will not have any proceeding on the House floor."[8]

Tested positive for coronavirus on September 29, 2020

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On September 29, 2020, LaFave announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[9]

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
    4. ↑ beaulafave.com, "On the Issues," accessed June 24, 2016
    5. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    6. ↑ Twitter, "Beau LaFave on November 18, 2020," accessed November 19, 2020
    7. ↑ WWMT, "Whitmer responds to call for impeachment by Michigan GOP leaders," November 16, 2020
    8. ↑ The Detroit News, "Whitmer impeachment resolution introduced, but key Republicans oppose," November 18, 2020
    9. ↑ Detroit Free Press', "Michigan Rep. Beau LaFave tests positive for COVID-19," September 29, 2020

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