The Kennedy family is an American political family that has long been prominent in American politics,public service,entertainment,and business. In 1884,35 years after the family's arrival from County Wexford,Ireland,Patrick Joseph "P. J." Kennedy became the first Kennedy elected to public office,serving in the Massachusetts state legislature until 1895. At least one Kennedy family member served in federal elective office from 1947,when P. J. Kennedy's grandson John F. Kennedy became a member of Congress from Massachusetts,until 2011,when Patrick J. Kennedy II retired as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island.
Sander Martin Levin is an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2019,representing Michigan's 9th congressional district. Levin,a member of the Democratic Party from Michigan,is a former ranking member on the House Ways and Means Committee;he was Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee from 2010 to 2011. He was the older brother of former U.S. Senator Carl Levin,and is the father of former Congressman Andy Levin,his successor.
The Michigan House of Representatives is the lower house of the Michigan Legislature. There are 110 members,each of whom is elected from constituencies having approximately 77,000 to 91,000 residents,based on population figures from the 2020 U.S. census. Its composition,powers and duties are established in Article IV of the Michigan Constitution.
Omar Dwight Conger was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.
Michigan's 11th congressional district is a United States congressional district north of Detroit,comprising most of urbanized central Oakland County. Until 1993,the district covered the state's Upper Peninsula and the northernmost portion of the Lower Peninsula. In redistricting that year,it was shifted to the outer Detroit area. Its former geographical area is now the state's first district. Its current configuration dates from 2023.
Women have served in the United States House of Representatives,the lower chamber of the United States Congress,since 1917 following the election of Republican Jeannette Rankin from Montana,the first woman in Congress. In total,376 women have been U.S. representatives and seven more have been non-voting delegates. As of November 28,2023,there are 126 women in the U.S. House of Representatives,making women 29.0% of the total. Of the 383 women who have served in the House,251 have been Democrats and 132 have been Republicans. One woman was the 52nd Speaker of the House,Democrat Nancy Pelosi of California.
Richard E. Hammel,a Democratic Party politician,was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 48th District.
The 2020 United States Senate election in Massachusetts was held on November 3,2020,to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,concurrently with the 2020 U.S. presidential election,as well as elections to the United States Senate in other states,elections to the United States House of Representatives,and various state and local elections. On September 1,incumbent senator Ed Markey defeated U.S. Representative Joe Kennedy III in a competitive primary for the Democratic nomination,and Kevin O'Connor defeated Shiva Ayyadurai for the Republican nomination. Markey went on to win the general election with 66.2% of the vote,and was thus re-elected to a second full term in a landslide.
Vandana Slatter is a Canadian-American politician,pharmacist,and scientist serving as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives from the 48th district.
Ann Marie Bollin is an American politician in Michigan. Bollin is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 49.
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan were held on November 3,2020,to elect the 14 U.S. representatives from the state of Michigan,one from each of the state's 14 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election,as well as other elections to the House of Representatives,elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. Party primaries were held on August 4,2020. The Michigan delegation prior to the election consisted of seven Democrats,six Republicans and one Libertarian. Unless otherwise indicated,the Cook Political Report rated the races as safe for the party of the incumbents.
The 2024 United States Senate election in Michigan will be held on November 5,2024,to elect a Class I member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Michigan. It will be held concurrently with the 2024 United States presidential election,other elections to the United States Senate,other elections to the United States House of Representatives,and various state and local elections. Primary elections will take place on August 6,2024.
Matt Hall is an American politician from Michigan. Hall is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 42.
Sheryl Yvonne Kennedy is a former Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Javier Martínez is an American attorney,activist,and politician who is the current Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives since 2023. A Democrat,he represents the 11th district,which includes Bernalillo County,New Mexico and the city of Albuquerque
Michigan's 48th House of Representatives district is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in part of Jackson,Washtenaw,and Livingston counties. The district was created in 1965,when the Michigan House of Representatives district naming scheme changed from a county-based system to a numerical one.
Michigan's 54th House of Representatives district is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in part of Oakland County. The district was created in 1965,when the Michigan House of Representatives district naming scheme changed from a county-based system to a numerical one.
An election was held on November 3,2020,to elect all 110 members to Michigan's House of Representatives. The election coincided with elections for other offices,including U.S. President,U.S. Senate,and U.S. House of Representatives. Michigan Republican Party retained control of the chamber. As of 2023,this was the last time Republicans controlled the Michigan House of Representatives.
Michigan's 34th House of Representatives district is a legislative district within the Michigan House of Representatives located in part of Lenawee County. The district was created in 1965,when the Michigan House of Representatives district naming scheme changed from a county-based system to a numerical one.
The 2022 elections for the Illinois House of Representatives were held on Tuesday,November 8,2022,to elect representatives from all 118 Representative districts in the Illinois House of Representatives. The primary election occurred on Tuesday,June 28,2022. The winners of this election would serve in the 103rd General Assembly,with seats apportioned among the state based on the 2020 United States census. The Democratic Party had held a House majority since 1997. 92 Democratic candidates;104 Republican candidates and one independent candidate ran for a house seat. The inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly occurred on Wednesday,January 11,2023.
