Beau M. LaFave (born June 27, 1992) is an American politician from Michigan. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Michigan House of Representatives for District 108 from 2017 to 2022 and was a candidate for the Michigan Secretary of State election in 2022.[1] He lost the Republican nomination to Kristina Karamo, who in turn lost the election to incumbent Democrat Jocelyn Benson.[2][3]
Beau LaFave | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 108th district | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Ed McBroom |
| Succeeded by | David Prestin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1992 Iron Mountain, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA) |
Early life and education
editLaFave was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan. LaFave uses a prosthetic leg due to a disability he has had since birth.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations with a specialization in political economy from Michigan State University. He attended Wayne State University Law School and did not receive a degree, leaving to pursue office as State Representative.
Career
editOn November 8, 2016, LaFave was elected as a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 108. LaFave defeated Scott A. Celello with 52.74% of the votes.[5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, LaFave won reelection. LaFave defeated Bob Romps with 61.64% of the votes.[6][7][8][9]
In January 2020, LaFave open carried his AR-style handgun at the Michigan State Capitol in protest of gun laws proposed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Two days later, the gun was stolen from LaFave's home in Lansing, Michigan, along with a .40-caliber handgun.[10]
On November 18, 2020, LaFave introduced House Resolution No. 324 to impeach Governor Whitmer.[11][12][13] The state senate majority leader and state house speaker (both Republicans) opposed calls for impeachment, calling it "shameful".[13][14][15] The resolution was "dead on arrival", as the legislature had been adjourned and was not expected to take action in a lame duck session.[13][14][15]
On October 10, 2021, LaFave co-sponsored House Bill 5444 also known as the "fetal heartbeat protection act."[16][17]
Personal life
editLaFave is Catholic.[18] On September 29, 2020, LaFave tested positive for COVID-19.[19]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Mauger, Craig (October 4, 2021). "Michigan GOP lawmaker announces secretary of state campaign". www.detroitnews.com. The Detroit News. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ Parks, Miles (April 23, 2022). "Michigan GOP moves forward with 2020 election-denying secretary of state and AG". NPR.
- ^ "Michigan election results: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson declares victory over Kristina Karamo | Bridge Michigan". www.bridgemi.com. November 13, 2024.
- ^ "LaFave backs bill focusing on disabled veterans". Daily Press. January 28, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "Beau LaFave's Biography". Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "Beau LaFave, District 108". Gophouse.org. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- ^ "LaFave wins second state House term". Ironmountaindailynews.com. November 7, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- ^ Palmer, Ken (February 5, 2020). "Lawmaker who openly carried gun at Capitol loses two guns in Lansing burglary". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ "HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.324". Michigan Legislature. Michigan Legislative Service Bureau. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ McFall, Caitlin (November 18, 2020). "Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faces possible impeachment proceedings for 'corrupt conduct'". FOX News Channel (FNC). Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c Mauger, Craig (November 18, 2020). "Whitmer impeachment resolution introduced, but key Republicans oppose". The Detroit News. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ a b Dodge, Samuel (September 18, 2020). "Michigan House Speaker calls effort to impeach Whitmer as 'shameful' as Trump impeachment". mlive.com. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ a b Bridge Staff (November 19, 2020). "Whitmer impeachment resolution dead upon arrival in Michigan Legislature". Bridge Michigan. Center for Michigan. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ "House Bill No. 5444". Michigan Legislature.
- ^ "Michigan Legislature - House Bill 5444". Michigan Legislature.
- ^ "Legislator Details - Beau LaFave". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ Pietila, Alissa (September 29, 2020). "Rep. Beau LaFave tests positive for COVID-19". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved February 18, 2020.