Chad Dewey

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Chad Dewey (born May 2, 1973)[1] was the 2012 Republican candidate for the 96th District of the Michigan House of Representatives. This district encompassed the Kawkawlin, Monitor, Bangor, Frankenlust, Hampton, Merritt, Portsmouth townships in addition to Bay City and Essexville.[2][3] He placed second to Incumbent Charles Brunner[4] in the general election with 12,428 out of 40,691 votes.[5]

He sought the State Representative post after seeking the Republican nomination for United States Senator from Michigan.[6][7][8]

Professional Background

Soon after high school, Dewey opened a successful small business, but later ended the business venture to focus on his family.[9] Dewey's early career included 8 years as a Pressman and 3 years as a Biller/Estimator at Quebecor World. In 2006 he was hired by the Dow Chemical Company as a Process Technician. Soon after graduating with his Masters from Davenport University in 2010,[10] he began working as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Davenport University teaching Information Technology courses.

Education

After several years in the work force, Dewey returned to school to receive an Associate in Applied Science, with Honors, in Network Technology from Delta College in 2005. He then transferred to Davenport University where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science, with Honors, in Network Security in 2008 then continued on to earn a Master of Science in Information Assurance in 2010.[9]

Political Stances

Dewey described himself as a "Pro-Liberty Conservative Constitutionalist" and referenced Ron Paul and Justin Amash as his biggest political influences.[11] Dewey has been quoted to be strongly in favor of eliminating Michigan's Corporate Tax and Personal Income Tax[12] citing states that have been successful without them.[13][14] Because of his stances on limited government, individual rights, and free market principles, he was endorsed by the Republican Liberty Caucus[15] and the National Federation of Independent Business.[16] Dewey described himself as a strict Constitutionalist who favored the preservation of liberty. He opposed tax incentives, which he likened to picking winners and losers, and supported a free market that would be allowed to work without government intervention.[11]

Candidacy

Dewey initially declared his intent to seek the Republican nomination for United States Senate in 2011,[6][8] but withdrew from that race[7] and put his support behind Scotty Boman.[17] He then ran unopposed for ninety sixth District state representative[18] in the Republican primary on August 7, 2012. He lost the November 6 general election to Democrat State Representative Charles Brunner[4] with 12,428 out of 40,691 votes.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Dewey, Chad (2011). "Chad M. Dewey's Biography". One Common Ground. 
  2. ↑ Election lineup: Dewey challenges Brunner for 96th House District seat. Retrieved July 21, 2012
  3. ↑ Election Lineup: Bay County voters see slates for county, township races in Aug. 7 primary. Retrieved July 21, 2012
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lynch-Morin, Kathryn (October 23, 2012). "Election 2012: Brunner faces Dewey in Bay County race for 96th State House seat". The Saginaw News (MLive). 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Johnson, Ruth (January 04, 2013). "Election Results: GENERAL ELECTION November 06, 2012". Michigan Department of State. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Heine, Kevin Rex (July 24, 2011). "2012 Michigan Republican Senate Dance Card . . . Thus Far". Right Michigan. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Dewey, Chad (September 12, 2011). "Taking a new direction". Committee To Elect Chad Dewey. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 FEC (2011). "Friends of Chad Dewey for Senate - 2012 FEC Senate Committee". FindTheBest.com, Inc. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Chad Dewey for State Representative - Biography. Retrieved July 1, 2011
  10. ↑ MSIA Research, Davenport University. Retrieved July 21, 2012
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Chad Dewey for State Representative - Q&A. Retrieved September 8, 2011
  12. ↑ Dewey, Chad (June 15, 2012). "Chad Dewey upset with failure of Zero Income Tax Amendment". US Senators. 
  13. ↑ Chad Dewey Signs Americans for Tax Reform “Taxpayer Protection Pledge”. Retrieved June 22, 2012
  14. ↑ Economics of Taxation 101. Retrieved July 13, 2012
  15. ↑ Endorsements: Republican Liberty Caucus, Michigan. Retrieved May 25, 2012
  16. ↑ NFIB/Michigan 2012 State House Election Endorsements. Retrieved July 13, 2012
  17. ↑ Dewey, Chad (September 12, 2011). "My endorsement for the Michigan U.S. Senate race – Scotty Boman". Committee To Elect Chad Dewey. 
  18. ↑ Michigan Department of State "2012 Unofficial Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," Accessed June 6, 2012

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