Peter MacGregor
Peter MacGregor (Republican Party) is a former member of the Michigan State Senate, representing District 28. MacGregor assumed office on January 1, 2015, and served until he was elected Kent County treasurer in the November 2020 election.[1]
MacGregor previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 73 from 2011 to 2015.
Biography
MacGregor graduated from the Michigan State University School of Business in 1988. His professional experience has included working as a small business owner.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
MacGregor was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations, Vice chair |
| • Banking & Financial Institutions |
| • Commerce |
| • Economic Development and International Investment |
| • Oversight, Chair |
| • Regulatory Reform |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, MacGregor served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations, Vice Chair |
| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Commerce |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, MacGregor served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, MacGregor served on the following committees:
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| • Appropriations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2018
Incumbent Peter MacGregor defeated Craig Beach and Nathan Hewer in the general election for Michigan State Senate District 28 on November 6, 2018. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.General election for Michigan State Senate District 28
✔ Peter MacGregor (R)
68,749 Craig Beach (D)
45,937 Nathan Hewer (L)
3,059 Total votes: 117,745
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 28
Craig Beach defeated Gidget Groendyk and Ryan Jeanette in the Democratic primary for Michigan State Senate District 28 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Craig Beach | 41.4 | 7,689 | |
 | Gidget Groendyk | 34.7 | 6,444 | |
| Ryan Jeanette | 23.8 | 4,426 | |
| Total votes: 18,559 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 28
Incumbent Peter MacGregor advanced from the Republican primary for Michigan State Senate District 28 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Peter MacGregor | 100.0 | 30,475 | |
| Total votes: 30,475 | ||||
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Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for Michigan State Senate District 28
Nathan Hewer advanced from the Libertarian primary for Michigan State Senate District 28 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nathan Hewer | 100.0 | 224 | |
| Total votes: 224 | ||||
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2014
- See also: Michigan State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Michigan State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 5, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 22, 2014. Deb Havens was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Peter MacGregor defeated Kevin Green in the Republican primary. Ted Gerrard ran as a U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate. MacGregor defeated Havens and Gerarrd in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Peter MacGregor Incumbent |
66.1% | 53,221 | |
| Democratic | Deb Havens | 31.2% | 25,131 | |
| U.S. Taxpayers | Ted Gerrard | 2.6% | 2,115 | |
| Total Votes | 80,467 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Peter MacGregor |
67.8% | 18,397 |
| Kevin Green | 32.2% | 8,733 |
| Total Votes | 27,130 | |
2012
MacGregor won re-election in the 2012 election for Michigan House of Representatives District 73. He was unopposed in the August 7 Republican primary and defeated Scott Schuiling (D), Ron Heeren (L) and Ted Gerrard (I) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Peter MacGregor Incumbent |
63.5% | 32,466 | |
| Democratic | Scott Schuiling | 32.2% | 16,489 | |
| Libertarian | Ron Heeren | 3% | 1,537 | |
| Independent | Ted Gerrard | 1.3% | 666 | |
| Total Votes | 51,158 | |||
2010
MacGregor won election to the District 73 seat in 2010. He defeated Bob Becker, Bruce Hawley, Jeanine Herlacher, Paul Hibbard, Steve Jazwiec, Tim Nelson, Tom Norton and Dennis Smith in the August 3 Republican primary. He faced Jerrod Roberts (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[8][9]
| Michigan House of Representatives, District 73 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter MacGregor (R)
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26,413 | |||
| Jerrod Roberts (D) | 9,168 | |||
| Ron Heeren (L) | 1,188 | |||
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2020
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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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2015
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In 2015, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 14 through December 17.
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2014
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In 2014, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 8 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 11 to December 27.
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2011
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In 2011, the Michigan State Legislature was in session from January 12 to December 28.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, MacGregor's endorsements included the following:
- Right to Life of Michigan[10]
Presidential preference
2012
Peter MacGregor endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[11]
Personal
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MacGregor and his wife, Christine, have three children.
See also
- Michigan State Legislature
- Michigan State Senate
- House Committees
- Michigan state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ The Detroit News, "Macomb, Kent county state Senate seats to remain vacant through November," January 18, 2021
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Senator," accessed August 6, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Senator," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan Primary Candidate Listing," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "2014 Official Michigan General Candidate Listing," accessed September 8, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Election Results - Primary Election - August 07, 2012," accessed June 18, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Department of State, "Election Results - General Election - November 06, 2012," accessed November 29, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ Michigan Secretary of State, "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014
- ↑ Right to Life of Michigan, "Elections," accessed June 18, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of West Michigan Leaders," February 27, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mark Jansen (R) |
Michigan State Senate District 28 2015-2020 |
Succeeded by Mark Huizenga (R) |
| Preceded by Thomas Pearce (R) |
Michigan House of Representatives District 73 2011–2015 |
Succeeded by Chris Afendoulis (R) |
