Joseph A. Backus

Candidate for State Senator

St. Clair Shores, MI

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Most recent race: State Senator District 12
Party: Unknown
Location: St. Clair Shores, MI
Current role: Candidate for State Senator

Joseph A. Backus is a Republican candidate for Michigan State Senate District 12 in the 2026 election. A high school math and science teacher, Backus has spent over three decades in education, including 18 years at Eastpointe Community Schools. He holds a master's degree in educational leadership. Backus has also served as a precinct and state delegate for the Republican Party for approximately 30 years and previously ran for the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees in 2022 and 2024.

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