David LaGrand

David LaGrand
Mayor-elect of Grand Rapids
Assuming office
January 1, 2025
SucceedingRosalynn Bliss
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 75th district
In office
March 15, 2016 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byBrandon Dillon
Succeeded byPenelope Tsernoglou
Personal details
Born (1966-08-13) August 13, 1966 (age 58)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMelissa LaGrand
EducationCalvin University (BA)
University of Chicago School of Law (JD)
Websitehttps://davidlagrand.com

David LaGrand (born August 13, 1966) is an American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from the 75th district, from 2016 to 2023.[1][2] In 2022, he ran for election to the Michigan Senate in the 30th district, narrowly losing to incumbent Mark Huizenga. He resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife, Melissa LaGrand, and four children: John, Issac, Helen, and Julia.[3] As of 2023, he is running for the position of Mayor of Grand Rapids against City Commissioner Senita Lenear.[4]

  1. ^ "David LaGrand wins Michigan House seat in special election". MLive.com. 2016-03-08. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
  2. ^ "News from Rep. LaGrand". housedems.com. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
  3. ^ "Election | David LaGrand for State Senate | Grand Rapids". David LaGrand. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  4. ^ Center, Patrick. "Former Grand Rapids City Commissioner enters the mayoral race". WGVU News. WGVU News. Retrieved 2 February 2024.