Jaye was elected State Representative for Michigan's 32nd District in 1988 defeating then incumbent Democratic representative Bill Browne. Dave Jaye was an advocate of hunting and gun rights and led to Michigan adopting a concealed carry law.
In 1988, Jaye won the election for Michigan's 32nd District Representative seat, defeating then-incumbent Democrat Bill Browne.  Jaye advocated for hunting and gun rights, ultimately contributing to Michigan enacting a concealed carry law.