Joe Bellino (politician)

Joseph N. Bellino Jr. is an American politician from Michigan. Bellino is a Republican member of the Michigan Senate.

Joe Bellino
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 16th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byMike Shirkey
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 17th district
In office
January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byBill LaVoy
Succeeded byLaurie Pohutsky
Personal details
Born (1958-06-10) June 10, 1958 (age 66)
Monroe, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpousePeggy Bellino
Children3
Alma materMonroe County Community College
OccupationPolitician
WebsiteElect Joe Bellino

Early life

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On June 10, 1958, Bellino was born in Monroe, Michigan.[1]

Education

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Bellino earned a degree from Monroe County Community College.[2]

Career

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Bellino was a businessman as an owner of Broadway Market.[2]

On November 8, 2016, Bellino won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 17. Bellino defeated Bill LaVoy and Jeff Andring with 52.23% of the votes.[3] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Bellino won the election and continued serving District 17. Bellino defeated Michelle LaVoy.[4][5][2][1]

On November 8, 2022, Bellino was elected to the Michigan Senate, where he represents the 16th district.[1]

Bellino is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Exchange Club, and St. Mary Church choir .[1]

Personal life

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Bellino's wife is Peggy Bellino. They have three children. Bellino is Catholic.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - Joseph N. Bellino". Library of Michigan. Archived from the original on July 17, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Joe Bellino, Jr's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  3. ^ "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  4. ^ "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  5. ^ "Joeseph Bellino, District 17". gophouse.org. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
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Political offices
Preceded by Michigan Representatives
17th District

2019–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Michigan Senate
16th District

2023–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent