Veronica Paiz
Veronica Paiz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jewell Jones |
| Constituency | 11th district (2023–2025) 10th district (2025–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Wayne State University (BFA) New York University (MFA) |
Veronica Paiz is an American Democratic politician from Michigan. She has been a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023,[1] currently representing the 10th district. She previously served on the city council of Harper Woods, Michigan.[2]
Political career
[edit]Paiz was elected to the 11th district in the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election.[3]
Following court-mandated redistricting of the Detroit area,[4] Paiz ran in the 10th district for the 2024 election, winning reelection.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Paiz is a second-generation Mexican American.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Chambers, Jennifer. "Sen. Wozniak beats Rep. Mekoski in GOP Macomb state House primary". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ a b "Meet Rep. Paiz". Michigan House Democrats. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Michigan Election Results - General". Michigan Secretary of State. November 28, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ Hendrickson, Clara. "Court orders metro Detroit legislative maps redrawn". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
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