Michael Griffin | |
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Member of the Indiana Senate from the 1st district | |
In office February 7, 2022 –November 9, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Frank Ed Mrvan Jr. |
Succeeded by | Dan Dernulc |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Northwest |
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Griffin attended Indiana University Bloomington where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. [3] He then attended Indiana University Northwest,where he earned a Master of Public Administration degree. [3] In 2022,Griffin was appointed for the 1st district of the Indiana Senate. [3] He succeeded Frank Ed Mrvan Jr. [3] Griffin assumed his office on February 7,2022. In November 2022 he lost the general election to Dan Dernulc,a Lake County Council member. [3]
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