Michigan Republican Party
Bruce Patterson has extensive experience in public service and legal consultation, currently serving as an Election Canvasser for the Wayne County Board of Election Canvassers since November 2017 and as a Parliamentarian for the Michigan Republican Party since February 2013. Previously, Bruce Patterson held the position of State Senator for the Michigan State Senate from January 2003 to December 2010, where responsibilities included Chairman of the Energy & Technology Committee and vice-chairmanships in Health Policy and Natural Resources. Prior to that, Bruce Patterson was a State Representative from January 1999 to December 2002, notable as the first freshman Associate Speaker Pro Tempore in Michigan history. Bruce Patterson's earlier roles include serving as a Wayne County Commissioner and directing Planned Giving at Eastern Michigan, alongside a long tenure as a partner at McCabe, Middleton, Patterson, Parks, & Muma. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and History from Wayne State University.
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Michigan Republican Party
I'm a Republican Because... I BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored. I BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. I BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity. I BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. I BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations, and that the best government is that which governs least. I BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people. I BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times. I BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world. FINALLY, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government. Republican candidates across Michigan offer voters real change, from lowering taxes, to reforming government, to fostering more investment and jobs growth. That's real change that Michigan needs today