Angela Witwer
Angela Witwer | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Tom Barrett |
Constituency | 71st district (2019–2022) 76th district (2023–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Bruce |
Children | 2 |
Education | Northwood University (BS) |
Website | Campaign website |
Angela Kaye Witwer[1] is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving the 76th House District.[2]
Early life and education
Witwer was born in Buckley, Michigan, a village near Traverse City.[3] She grew up on a farm with her parents, George and Marilyn, and her three sisters.[3]
Witwer is an alumna of Waverly Community Schools.[4] She received her bachelor's degree in business and marketing from Northwood University.[4]
Early career
Before being elected to the state legislature, Witwer spent 22 years working in clinical health care, including Sparrow Hospital's burn unit and as a manager in pediatric rehabilitation.[4] Later, she became the manager of Sparrow Hospital's community relations and marketing department.[4]
Witwer also co-founded Edge Partnership, a public relations, marketing, and advocacy group.[5][6] She has also served as the vice president of Waverly Community Schools Board of Education, and has spent time as a member of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Economic Club committee, McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation Board of Directors, and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts Advisory Council.[4]
State legislature
Witwer was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives on November 6, 2018.[7] She won by fewer than 800 votes against opponent Christine Barnes.[7]
Witwer was re-elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2020 for House District 71, defeating opponent Gina Johnsen.[8]
Witwer won her election in 2022 with over 55% of the vote.[2] This time she was elected to House District 76, defeating Republican opponent Jeremy Whittum.[2] The district change was due to the state's recent redistricting.[9]
Personal life
Witwer resides in Delta Township, where she has been a resident for almost 50 years.[3] She lives with her husband, Bruce, and has two children and four granddaughters.[4]
References
- ^ "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Michigan State House - District 76 Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Meet Angela". Angela Witwer. February 15, 2019. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Meet Rep. Witwer". housedems.com. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Meet Angela Witwer". housedems.com. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
- ^ "Legislator Details - Angela Witwer". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
- ^ a b Greco, Rachel. "Angela Witwer takes 71st District House seat by narrow margin". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Carol. "Incumbents sweep state House seats in mid-Michigan, Witwer takes 71st race". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Melinn, Kyle (January 4, 2022). "Democrats like pick-up state House seat with redistricting: Five seats are winnable, compared to four before". City Pulse. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
External links
- Angela Witwer at housedems.com
Michigan House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Tom Barrett | Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 71st district 2019–2022 | Succeeded by Brian BeGole |
Preceded by Rachel Hood | Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 76th district 2023–present | Incumbent |
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