District

Rep. Parker Fairbairn was first elected to the state House of Representatives in November 2024. He serves the 107th House District, which includes the counties of Charlevoix and Emmet and a portion of Cheboygan including the township of Mackinaw; portions of Chippewa including the townships of Bruce, Detour, Drummond, Pickford, Raber, Soo, and Sugar Island; and portions of Mackinac including the townships of Bois Blanc, Brevort, Clark, Marquette, Moran, and St. Ignace as well as the cities of Harbor Springs, Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Sault Ste Marie, and St. Ignace.

Background

Born in Petosky, Fairbairn grew up in Northern Michigan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in automotive marketing and management and master’s in business management from Northwood University. After college, Fairbairn worked in the Northern Michigan automotive industry.

Before being elected, Fairbairn served on the Emmet County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. He is also the former chair of the Emmet County Republicans.

Fairbairn is also a proud member of Ducks Unlimited, Michigan Farm Bureau, Emmet County Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International, American Legislative Exchange Council, and Mackinac Associates – a nonprofit historical preservation organization that supports state parks and interpretive programs.

Personal

Fairbairn and his wife, Victoria, live in Harbor Springs. They have dog, named Timber after the mascot at Northwood University, and enjoy hiking together throughout Michigan. They attend Harbor Light Community Chapel in Harbor Springs.

Fairbairn is also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing with his brother, dad, and other family members.

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