Regina Weiss
Regina Weiss | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Tyrone Carter |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
In office January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Robert Wittenberg |
Succeeded by | Jaime Churches |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1986 (age 37–38) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Laren Weiss |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Oak Park, Michigan, U.S. |
Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
Website | House website Campaign website |
Regina Hollingshead Weiss (born July 7, 1986) is an American politician from Oak Park, Michigan.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, she has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2020.[2] She currently represents the 6th State House District.[3]
Early life and education
Weiss was born on July 7, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois.[1] In 2009, Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Valparaiso University in Indiana.[1][4][5]
Early career
Weiss has worked as a high school English and social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, where she was a member of the American Federation of Teachers, DFT Local 231.[1][5] Weiss served as a member of the Oak Park City Council from 2017-2020.[1][6]
State legislature
On November 3, 2020, Weiss was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 27th district. She assumed office on January 1, 2021.[5] Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative.[2][6]
On November 8, 2022, Weiss was elected with over 83% of the vote to represent the 6th state House district, which had changed with redistricting.[3][5]
Personal life
Weiss is married to Laren Weiss.[1][4] Weiss is a Unitarian Universalist.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Legislator Details - Legislators - Regina Weiss". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ a b "Who's new in the Michigan House of Representatives". MLive. 5 January 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Michigan State House - District 6 Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ a b "Open state House seats bring competitive primary races to Oakland County". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Regina Weiss". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Oak Park Council Picks Shaun Whitehead to Fill Vacancy". Oakland County Times. 22 December 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
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