Michele Hoitenga | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Stamas |
| Member of the MichiganHouseofRepresentatives from the 102nd district | |
| In office January 1,2017 –December 31,2022 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Potvin |
| Succeeded by | Curt VanderWall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26,1969 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Phillip Hoitenga |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Energy consultant,politician |
Michele Hoitenga (born July 26,1969) is an American politician and energy consultant from Michigan. Hoitenga serves as a Republican member of the Michigan Senate,where she represents the 36th district. Hoitenga served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the District 102 from 2017 to 2022. [1]
Hoitenga graduated from Buckley High School. [2]
Hoitenga graduated with a degree in Human Services from Baker College. [3]
Hoitenga is a former Legislative assistant in Michigan. Hoitenga is an energy consultant. [3] [4]
In 2013,Hoitenga became the mayor of Manton,Michigan until 2016. [3] [5]
On November 8,2016,Hoitenga won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 102. Hoitenga defeated Douglas Gabert with 69.05% of the votes. [6] [2] [7] [5] On November 6,2018,as an incumbent,Hoitenga won the election,and continued serving District 102. Hoitenga defeated Dion Adams with 67.77% of the votes. [8] Hoitenga is the chair person of the Communications and Technology Committee. [3] [4]
In 2022,Hoitenga was elected to the Michigan Senate. [1]
Hoitenga's husband is Phillip Hoitenga,oil and gas consultant. They have two children. Hoitenga and her family live in Manton,Michigan. [3] [5]