Raymond Aabou: From Entrepreneur to Political Candidate
Early Life and Career
Raymond Aabou was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a degree in business administration. After graduating, he founded his own company, which he successfully ran for several years.
In 2010, Aabou was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. He served two terms in the House, during which time he was a vocal advocate for small businesses and job creation.
Political Career
In 2014, Aabou was elected to the Michigan State Senate. He currently serves as the Senate Majority Leader.
As Majority Leader, Aabou has played a key role in the passage of several important pieces of legislation, including:
- The Taxpayer Protection Act, which reduced taxes for Michigan families and businesses.
- The Right to Work Act, which made Michigan a right-to-work state.
- The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Act, which created a new state agency to promote economic development.
2018 Gubernatorial Election
In 2018, Aabou announced that he would be running for Governor of Michigan. He is running on a platform of creating jobs, reducing taxes, and improving education.
Aabou is considered to be a strong candidate for governor. He has a proven track record of success in business and government, and he has the support of many powerful Republicans.
Personal Life
Aabou is married and has two children. He and his family live in Lansing, Michigan.