Veronica Paiz

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Veronica Paiz
Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives
from the 11th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Personal details
Born San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Education Wayne State University (BFA)
New York University (MFA)

Veronica Paiz is an American Democratic politician from Michigan. She was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from the 11th district in the 2022 election. [1] She previously served on the city council of Harper Woods, Michigan. [2]

Paiz is a second-generation Mexican American. [2]

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References

  1. Chambers, Jennifer. "Sen. Wozniak beats Rep. Mekoski in GOP Macomb state House primary". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  2. 1 2 "Meet Rep. Paiz". Michigan House Democrats. Retrieved December 5, 2023.