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Joseph Aragona
Joseph Aragona (Republican Party) is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 60. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Aragona (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 60. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Joseph Aragona graduated from Lutheran High School North in 2006.[1] Aragona earned a B.S. in biomedical diagnostics from Oakland University in 2011 and an executive M.B.A. from Michigan State University.[2] He served as the deputy supervisor of Harrison Township and has been affiliated with the Humane Society of Macomb, Clinton Township Goodfellows, and the Clinton Township Kiwanis Club.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Aragona was assigned to the following committees:
- Communications and Technology Committee
- Financial Services Committee
- House Regulatory Reform Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Joseph Aragona defeated Shelly Fraley in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 60 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joseph Aragona (R) | 62.2 | 33,949 |
 | Shelly Fraley (D)  | 37.8 | 20,654 | |
| Total votes: 54,603 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 60
Shelly Fraley advanced from the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 60 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shelly Fraley | 100.0 | 6,579 |
| Total votes: 6,579 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Joseph Aragona advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 60 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Aragona | 100.0 | 8,014 |
| Total votes: 8,014 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Michigan House of Representatives District 60
Joseph Aragona defeated Linda Rose Clor in the general election for Michigan House of Representatives District 60 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Aragona (R) | 58.4 | 24,389 |
 | Linda Rose Clor (D) | 41.6 | 17,360 | |
| Total votes: 41,749 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 60
Linda Rose Clor defeated Carol Shumard Diehl in the Democratic primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 60 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Linda Rose Clor | 58.3 | 3,893 |
| Carol Shumard Diehl | 41.7 | 2,784 | ||
| Total votes: 6,677 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 60
Joseph Aragona advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan House of Representatives District 60 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Aragona | 100.0 | 9,602 |
| Total votes: 9,602 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mellissa Carone (R)
- William Revoir (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Joseph Aragona completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Aragona's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Joseph grew up working in the family business, Aragona Family Jewelers, where he learned the value of hard work, dedication, and fiscal responsibility. Later in his career he worked as a purchasing agent for an industrial electronic company located in Clinton Twp. Joseph also worked as an insurance agent where he learned the importance of customer service. Joseph was elected to the Clinton Twp. Board of Trustees in 2016 where he stood up for local businesses. He opposed the Governor Whitmers mandate to fine lawncare companies who worked outside during the pandemic. He was also a fierce defender of police organizations during his time on the board.
Joseph is currently the Deputy Supervisor in Harrison Twp. where he works as a day to day administrator, working hard to use tax-payer dollars wisely. Harrison Twp. is a lakefront community, so Joseph also considers water quality in Michigan a top tier priority.- Roads - Road dollars must be spent more wisely though out the state.
- Mandates - End mask and vaccine mandates
- Protecting Seniors - We need stiff punishments for those that prey on seniors
Joseph started fishing with his father from a young age. As a result, Joseph is passionate about water quality and efforts to clean up our watershed.
During the pandemic, Joseph frequented many local businesses, and tried to bring public exposure to their hardship. Joseph grew up in a small business and continually advocates for local business throughout Macomb County.
Joseph respects everyone's right to choose whether to take the COVID-19 vaccine and opposes efforts to mandate it. He is also opposed to mask mandates.
When you own a small business you don't have a job, you have a way of life. A small business is a family affair, not just a 9-5. My parents taught me to have a strong work ethic because it was our families way of life.
Business and residents alike want and deserve better roads. Businesses looking to move to our state often need better infrastructure than what we currently have.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 to December 23.
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2023
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In 2023, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to November 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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2021
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In 2021, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 to December 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Michigan House of Representatives District 60 |
Officeholder Michigan House of Representatives District 60 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Michigan House Republicans, "Joseph Aragona," accessed May 3, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 18, 2022
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| Preceded by Julie Rogers (D) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 60 2023-Present |
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