Bruce Patterson (Michigan politician)
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Member of the Michigan State Senate
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| Political party | Republican |
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| Spouse | Phyllis |
| Profession | attorney |
Bruce Patterson (1947- ) is a Republican member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 7th district since 2003. His district covers parts of Wayne County.
Patterson defeated Democrat Mark Slavens in 2002 and 2006. He previously served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives, from 1999-2002. He was the first freshman representative to serve as the Associate Speaker Pro Tempore. In his second term, he was elected the Majority Floor Leader.
Before being elected to the state legislature, Patterson served two terms as a Wayne County Commissioner, from 1995-1998. He was also an administrator at Eastern Michigan University and had twenty years experience in private law practice. He received a B.A. from Wayne State University in 1969 and a J.D. in 1972 from the Law School at Wayne State University.
[edit] References
- About Senator Bruce Patterson from the Michigan Senate, accessed 2007-08-19
- State Senator Bruce Patterson, p. 146, Michigan Manual 2005-2006, accessed 2007-08-19
[edit] External links
- Michigan Senate Republicans - Bruce Patterson official party site
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Bruce Patterson (MI) profile
- Follow the Money - Bruce Patterson
- Michigan Bureau of Elections - Bruce Patterson campaign finance reports and data
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