Michele Hoitenga

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 byJim Stamas
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 102nd district
In office
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2022
Preceded byPhilip Potvin
Succeeded byCurt VanderWall
Personal details
Born (1969-07-26) July 26, 1969
Cadillac, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpousePhillip Hoitenga
Children2
OccupationEnergy consultant, politician

Early life

Hoitenga graduated from Buckley High School.[2]

Education

Hoitenga graduated with a degree in Human Services from Baker College.[3]

Career

Hoitenga 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

Hoitenga'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

References
  1. "Legislator Details - Michele Hoitenga". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
  2. "Michele Hoitenga, District 102". Gophouse.org. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
  3. "Michelle Hoitenga's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  4. "Michelle Hoitenga (R-MI)". cqrcengage.com. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  5. Gullett, Liz (January 26, 2017). "MLC Capitol Spotlight: An Interview With Michele Hoitenga". mlcmi.ccom. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  6. "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  7. Rath, Tim (2018-11-07). "UPDATE: Hoitenga wins big in 102nd State House race". News.pioneergroup.com. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
  8. "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
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