Paul Tesanovich (born January 29, 1952) was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving the western end of the Upper Peninsula from 1995 through 2000. He also served three separate times on the Baraga County Board of Commissioners and a period as chairman of the board.[1][2]

Paul Tesanovich
Member of the Baraga County Board of Commissioners
In office
January 1, 2013 – January 13, 2014
In office
September 2007 – December 31, 2010
In office
January 1, 1987 – July 1990
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 110th district
In office
May 3, 1994 – December 31, 2000
Preceded byStephen Shepich
Succeeded byRich Brown
Personal details
Born (1952-01-29) January 29, 1952 (age 72)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJulie
Alma materMichigan Technological University
Gogebic Community College

A former U.P. staffer for then-Speaker Curtis Hertel, Tesanovich was elected to the House in a special election on April 6, 1994 (to replace Stephen Shepich who left office following the House Fiscal Agency scandal), defeating former incumbent Republican Stephen Dresch.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ House Resolution 466 (2000): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Paul Tesanovich
  2. ^ Roblee, Dan (14 January 2014). "Tesanovich steps down from Baraga County Board". The Daily Mining Gazette. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  3. ^ 1999–2000 Michigan Manual: State Representative Paul Tesanovich
  4. ^ 147 Cong Rec. E633 (Rep. Stupak): Tribute to Former Michigan State Representative Paul Tesanovich