Michele Hoitenga (born July 26, 1969) is an American politician and energy consultant from Michigan. Hoitenga serves as a Republican member of the Michigan Senate, where she represents the 36th district. Hoitenga served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the District 102 from 2017 to 2022.[1]
Michele Hoitenga | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Stamas |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 102nd district | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Potvin |
| Succeeded by | Curt VanderWall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1969 Cadillac, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Phillip Hoitenga |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Energy consultant, politician |
Early life
editHoitenga graduated from Buckley High School.[2]
Education
editHoitenga graduated with a degree in Human Services from Baker College.[3]
Career
editHoitenga is a former Legislative assistant in Michigan. Hoitenga is an energy consultant.[3][4]
In 2013, Hoitenga became the mayor of Manton, Michigan until 2016.[3][5]
On November 8, 2016, Hoitenga won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 102. Hoitenga defeated Douglas Gabert with 69.05% of the votes.[6][2][7][5] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Hoitenga won the election, and continued serving District 102. Hoitenga defeated Dion Adams with 67.77% of the votes.[8] Hoitenga is the chair person of the Communications and Technology Committee.[3][4]
In 2022, Hoitenga was elected to the Michigan Senate.[1]
Personal life
editHoitenga's husband is Phillip Hoitenga, oil and gas consultant. They have two children. Hoitenga and her family live in Manton, Michigan.[3][5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Michele Hoitenga". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "Michele Hoitenga, District 102". Gophouse.org. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
- ^ a b c d e "Michelle Hoitenga's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ a b "Michelle Hoitenga (R-MI)". cqrcengage.com. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ a b c Gullett, Liz (January 26, 2017). "MLC Capitol Spotlight: An Interview With Michele Hoitenga". mlcmi.ccom. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ^ Rath, Tim (2018-11-07). "UPDATE: Hoitenga wins big in 102nd State House race". News.pioneergroup.com. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
- ^ "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2019.