Paul Mitchell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 10th district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Candice Miller |
| Succeeded by | Lisa McClain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1956 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | August 15, 2021 (aged 64) |
| Political party | Republican (until 2020) Independent (2020–2021) |
| Spouse |
Sherry Mitchell (m. 2008) |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA) |
Paul Mitchell III (November 14, 1956 – August 15, 2021) was an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district from 2017 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party for most of his Congressional tenure, he left the party in December 2020, three weeks prior to his departure from Congress, and became an independent.[1] In July 2019, Mitchell announced that he would not run for re-election in 2020 to spend more time with his family.
- ^ "READ: Rep. Paul Mitchell's letter quitting the GOP, fearing 'long-term harm to our democracy' with its support for Trump's actions". CNN. December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2020.