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State Representative, 71st District
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Brian BeGoleOfficial portrait — Michigan House

Brian BeGole

Candidate for State Representative, 71st District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative; former sheriff
Lives in
Antrim Township

State representative since 2023, chair of the House Government Operations Committee and assistant floor leader for 2025–26. Worked 32 years in law enforcement, including six as Shiawassee County sheriff.

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Photo: Official portrait — Michigan House

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Opposes gun bills adding waiting periods and weapon-free zones.In office

    As Government Operations chair, he is holding House Bills 5741–54 and 5758–60 (2026).

    Rep. BeGole pushing back against anti-2A legislation

    Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org

    “would threaten firearm owners with criminal penalties, establish more waiting periods and weapon-free zones”
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Education

Roads & infrastructure

  • Supported $15 million for Owosso wastewater plant upgrades.In office

    Rep. BeGole: House budget plan delivers for Michigan

    Public statement · Michigan House Republicans · gophouse.org

    “BeGole specifically fought for $15 million within the budget plan for nitrification tower replacement at the Owosso Wastewater Treatment Plant”
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Government & transparency

All sources (11)

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Brian BeGole for State Representative, 71st District, Michigan · The Gist