Craig DeRoche was first elected to the lower house of the Michigan Legislature to represent the 38th District in the general election on November 5,2002.
12 Facts About Craig DeRoche
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Craig DeRoche was a member from January 1,2003, to January 1,2009.
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In 2005, after being elected to a second term in the November 2,2004, general election, Craig DeRoche was elected speaker of the House.
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Craig DeRoche served as speaker until the Democrats won a political majority in the general election on November 7,2006.
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In 2010, Craig DeRoche announced that he would not run for the 18th Senate District seat held by Nancy Cassis, who was prohibited by term limitations from seeking re-election to a third term.
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Craig DeRoche was arrested on charges of suspected drunk driving on February 9,2010, in Saline, Michigan.
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On March 10,2010, after an investigation by the Saline City Attorney, Craig DeRoche was charged with one count of first-offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a misdemeanor.
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On June 27,2010, Craig DeRoche was arrested for allegedly being intoxicated and carrying a gun.
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The charge was dismissed by the Michigan Court of Appeals as Craig DeRoche was not actually carrying a gun at the time in question.
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In 2011, Craig DeRoche was hired as Director of External Affairs for Justice Fellowship.
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Craig DeRoche is a 1993 graduate of the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University.
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Craig DeRoche currently serves on the Board of Advisers for the program.