Dianne Yvonne Byrum | |
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Trustee of the Michigan State University | |
Assumed office January 1, 2009 | |
Preceded by | G. Scott Romney |
Minority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 1,2003 –December 31,2006 | |
Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 67th district | |
In office January 1,2003 –December 31,2006 | |
Preceded by | Paul DeWeese |
Succeeded by | Barb Byrum |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 25th district | |
In office January 11,1995 –December 31,2002 | |
Preceded by | Joe Conroy |
Succeeded by | Judson Gilbert II |
Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 68th district | |
In office January 13,1993 –December 31,1994 | |
Preceded by | Shirley Johnson |
Succeeded by | Lingg Brewer |
Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 58th district | |
In office January 9,1991 –December 31,1992 | |
Preceded by | Debbie Stabenow |
Succeeded by | Michael E. Nye |
Personal details | |
Born | Jackson,Michigan | March 18,1954
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | James Byrum |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Barbara Byrum (daughter) |
Residence | Onondaga Township,Michigan |
Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Occupation | Politician,University trustee Chair person |
Website | Byrum &Fisk Advocacy Communications |
Dianne Byrum (born March 18,1954) is an American university trustee and Democratic politician from Michigan. Byrum is a trustee for the Michigan State University and a partner with Byrum &Fisk Advocacy Communications,an East Lansing,Mich.-based public relations firm.
On March 18,1954,Byrum was born in Jackson,Michigan. [1]
In 1973,Byrum earned an Associates of Art degree from Lansing Community College. The following year,she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Michigan State University College of Agriculture. [1]
In 1983,Byrum became the owner and operator of Byrum Ace Hardware. [1]
In 1980,Byrum's political career started when she served as a Commissioner for Ingham County Board of Commissioner until 1990. [1] On November 6,1990,Byrum won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 58. On January 9,1991,Byrum was sworn into the office. [2] On November 3,1992,Byrum won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 68. On January 13,1993,Byrum sworn into office. [2] On November 8,1994,Byrum won the election and became a member of Michigan Senate for District 25. On January 11,1995,Byrum sworn into the office. In November 1996,as an incumbent state senator,Byrum won the election and continued serving District 25. In November 1998 as an incumbent,Byrum won the election and continued serving District 25. In November 2000,Byrum lost a US House election to Republican Mike Rogers. On November 5,2002,Byrum won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 67. On November 2,2004,as an incumbent,Byrum won the election and continued serving District 67. In November 2006,Byrum did not seek a seat for District 67. [3] [1]
In 2008,Byrum was first elected to the Michigan State University board of trustees. In 2016,Byrum was re-elected as trustee. [4] She was on the Board during the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal and was the second trustee calling for MSU President Lou Anna Simon to resign. [5] In 2019,Byrum was elected as the chair person of Michigan State University Board of Trustee. Byrum's term ends in 2025. [6] [7]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Dianne Byrum | 2,186,120 | 26 | 4 | |
Democratic | Diann Woodard | 2,104,266 | 25 | 3 | |
Republican | G. Scott Romney | 1,793,777 | 22 | −3 | |
Republican | Lisa Bouchard | 1,725,884 | 21 | −4 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Dianne Byrum (Incumbent) | 25,709 | 54.8 | 10.6 | |
Republican | Beth Chandler | 21,205 | 44.2 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Dianne Byrum | 19,138 | 58.9 | 17.8 | |
Republican | Donald Vickers | 13,331 | 41.1 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Dianne Byrum | 145,079 | 48.7 | ||
Republican | Mike Rogers | 145,190 | 48.8 | .1 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Dianne Byrum (Incumbent) | 55,200 | 68.1 | 36.2 | |
Republican | Pat Gallagher | 25,816 | 31.9 |
Byrum's husband is Jim Byrum. They have two children, Barbara Byrum and James Byrum. Byrum and her family live in Onondaga, Michigan. [1]
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