Joseph A. Backus
Republican · MI
Joseph A. Backus is a Republican candidate for the Michigan Senate in District 12, running in the August 2026 primary.
Track record
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Worked as a Michigan-certified classroom teacher of mathematics, science and English for more than 32 years, holding a master's in educational leadership and a bachelor's of science in education from Wayne State University and two associate degrees from Macomb Community College, as reported in his candidate questionnaire for the August 4, 2026 primary.
July 15, 2026
Source: candgnews.com · researched July 24, 2026
Past race Joseph A. Backus ran in:
- State Senator District 12 · August 4, 2026 · State Senate District 12; Michigan
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.