Summary
Paul Junge, a graduate of the University of Michigan, lives in Grand Blanc. Most recently, Paul worked in the Trump administration at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to stop illegal immigration and secure our borders.
Party: Republican Party
Candidate for: 2024 Michigan Member of the US House elections
Previous campaigns: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Michiga
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News
Three Republican candidates are in the running to represent Michigan’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives: Paul Junge, Mary Draves and Anthony Hudson.
The 8th Congressional District covers most of Genesee County, all of Saginaw and Bay counties and portions of Midland and Tuscola counties.
The district is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Flint), who announced last November that he would retire from the position at the end of his term. He has served in the U.S House of Representatives since 2012.
About
Overview
Paul Junge worked in a family business focused on maintaining housing for military families — creating over 500 jobs and supporting working families. He knows first-hand how important small businesses are to employment and prosperity in our state.
Paul was a criminal prosecutor who worked in the domestic violence unit to protect battered women and abused children. He anchored the news at mid-Michigan’s Fox 47, gaining a deep understanding of the community he covered.
Most recently, Paul worked in the Trump administration at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to stop illegal immigration and secure our borders.
Paul is running for Congress to defend the values that make America strong. He will fight to help our families, promote freedom and opportunity, and secure our God-given rights spelled out in the Constitution.
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Issues
Economy
Fair Trade, Fewer Regulations, Lower Taxes
Paul Junge will always insist that all trade agreements benefit American workers first. He will fight for Congress to incentivize companies to bring operations back to the U.S. and invest in states like Michigan which have been harmed by the jobs shipped overseas – and he won’t stop until it’s done. Paul will fight for fewer government regulations and lower taxes so businesses can invest in expansion and new technologies, and families can keep more of their hard-earned dollars.
Immigration
Secure the Border, Stop Illegal Drug Flow
Paul Junge was a President Trump appointee at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, where he proudly fought to enforce our immigration laws to keep our country safe. Paul will fight to secure the border, build the wall, stop the deadly flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl, which is claiming lives at a horrific pace, and crack down on the tragedy of human trafficking.
Energy
An All-Of-the-Above Approach
Paul Junge will fight for programs designed to protect the Great Lakes. Nationally, Paul supports an “all of the above” energy approach that includes more exploration, natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and safe pipelines like Line 5. Paul encourages private sector innovation toward renewable energy sources rather than government mandates resulting in higher taxes and job-killing regulations.
Foreign Policy
Defend American Lives, Support Israel
When Americans are attacked anywhere in the world, the U.S. must always respond to the threat. Further, America’s strong support for Israel reinforces our traditional bond and demonstrates that we stand with our freedom-loving allies. Paul will fight on the side of those who understand that terrorism can never be tolerated. America must always be a strong country ready to protect our interests, safeguard our people and stand up for our values. The U.S. military is the finest in the world and in Congress Paul will always work to make sure our men and women in uniform have the training and equipment they need to perform the well defined missions we ask them to undertake.
Agriculture
Supporting Michigan Farmers
Paul Junge understands that Michigan’s agriculture industry is large and diverse. He will work to open foreign markets to Michigan products, reduce the regulatory burden so farmers can focus on farming, support American energy to ensure affordable energy, and lower the tax burden to encourage expansion and investment.
Health Care
A Patient-Centered Approach
Paul Junge supports a patient-centered approach that focuses on the doctor-patient relationship and protecting those with pre-existing conditions. He supports improving efficiency through health savings accounts, combating lawsuit abuse, and allowing individuals and small businesses to join forces for better rates. Paul will fight for lower out-of-pocket costs by increasing the availability of generics, speeding up the FDA approval process, and providing greater price transparency.
Social Security & Medicare
Promises to Keep
Paul Junge will keep the promise of Social Security and Medicare. For too long, politicians recklessly raided the Social Security Trust Fund. Paul will fight for fiscal responsibility in Washington DC and ensure Medicare provides seniors with the coverage and options they need to live a healthy retirement.
Education
Prepare Students, Empower Parents
As the son of a teacher, Paul Junge knows parental involvement is critical and wants educators to receive the support they deserve to teach the next generation of Americans. Paul will defend the rights of Michigan parents to educate their children as they see fit – in public, religious, private, or charter schools, or at home, opposes the woke agenda politicizing our schools, and strongly supports local control instead of dictates from Washington DC bureaucrats.
Veterans
Honoring Their Service
Paul Junge will fight to keep our promises to the veterans who have sacrificed so much to keep our nation safe. From making sure they have the healthcare they deserve to being properly recognized for their service and valor, Paul will make sure veterans receive the dignity and respect they earned.
The Constitution
Defending Our God-Given Rights
Paul Junge is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and opposes efforts to infringe on lawful gun ownership. He believes in the culture of life and knows that a child is a precious gift from God. Paul will fight to protect and defend all of our constitutional rights.