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Latest revision as of 19:32, 16 December 2025
Beau LaFave (Republican Party) is running for election to the Michigan State Senate to represent District 38. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
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.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
LaFave was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance Committee
- Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee
- Transportation Committee
2019-2020
LaFave was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee
- House Oversight Committee
- Judiciary Committee, Majority Vice Chair
- Insurance Committee
- Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee (decommissioned), Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Michigan committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Energy Policy |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Natural Resources, Vice chair |
Sponsored legislation
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
2026
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Michigan State Senate District 38
Kelli van Ginhoven, Chris Mapps, Beau LaFave, and David Prestin are running in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 38 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Kelli van Ginhoven (D) | ||
| Chris Mapps (D) | ||
| Beau LaFave (R) | ||
| David Prestin (R) | ||
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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 | ||
| ✔ | Jocelyn Benson (D) | 55.9 | 2,467,859 | |
Kristina Karamo (R) ![]() | 41.9 | 1,852,510 | ||
| Gregory Stempfle (L) | 1.2 | 52,982 | ||
| Christine Schwartz (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | 0.6 | 27,937 | ||
| Larry Hutchinson Jr. (G) | 0.4 | 16,615 | ||
| 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.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | 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.
Candidate | ||
| Cindy Berry (R) | ||
| ✔ | Kristina Karamo (R) ![]() | |
| Beau LaFave (R) | ||
| Cathleen Postmus (R) | ||
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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 | ||
| ✔ | Larry Hutchinson Jr. (G) | |
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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 | ||
| ✔ | Gregory Stempfle (L) | |
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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 | ||
| ✔ | Christine Schwartz (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | |
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Campaign finance
State House
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 | ||
| ✔ | Beau LaFave (R) | 64.2 | 30,524 | |
Renee Richer (D) ![]() | 35.8 | 17,015 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | Renee Richer ![]() | 100.0 | 7,261 | |
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | Beau LaFave | 100.0 | 8,767 | |
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | Beau LaFave (R) | 61.6 | 22,431 | |
| Bob Romps (D) | 38.4 | 13,958 | ||
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | Bob Romps | 100.0 | 5,671 | |
| 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 | ||
| ✔ | Beau LaFave | 100.0 | 8,342 | |
| Total votes: 8,342 | ||||
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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 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 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 | 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 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 43.97% | 4,055 | ||
| Republican | Alan Arcand | 31.54% | 2,909 | |
| Republican | Darryl Shann | 24.48% | 2,258 | |
| Total Votes | 9,222 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2020
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2016
LaFave's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[4]
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2022
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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2020
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In 2020, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 to December 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 10 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 13 through December 31.
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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]
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On September 29, 2020, LaFave announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[9]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 official general election results," accessed May 2, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Candidate Listing," accessed April 22, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michigan Secretary of State, "2016 Michigan Election Results," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ beaulafave.com, "On the Issues," accessed June 24, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Twitter, "Beau LaFave on November 18, 2020," accessed November 19, 2020
- ↑ WWMT, "Whitmer responds to call for impeachment by Michigan GOP leaders," November 16, 2020
- ↑ The Detroit News, "Whitmer impeachment resolution introduced, but key Republicans oppose," November 18, 2020
- ↑ Detroit Free Press', "Michigan Rep. Beau LaFave tests positive for COVID-19," September 29, 2020
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Michigan House of Representatives District 108 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by David Prestin (R) |
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