Pauline Wendzel | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Kim LaSata |
Constituency | 79th district (2019-2022) 39th district (2023-present) |
Personal details | |
Born | St. Joseph,Michigan |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | Win With Wendzel |
Pauline Joyce Wendzel [1] is an American politician from Michigan. Wendzel is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives. [2]
Wendzel was born in St. Joseph,Michigan. Wendzel's family are farmers in Bainbridge Township,Michigan. Wendzel graduated from Watervliet High School. [3] [4]
Wendzel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and specializing in Food Industry management from Michigan State University. [3] [5]
In 2014,Wendzel became a programs director at North Berrien Historical Museum. [3] [5]
Wendzel served as the assistant deputy clerk for Bainbridge Township. [5]
Wendzel was a product brand development manager at Coloma Frozen Foods. [3] [6]
On November 6,2018,Wendzel won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 79. Wendzel defeated Joey B. Andrews with 55.68% of the votes. [7] [5] Wendzel sponsored a bill which gained bipartisan support,a bill that focused on expunging minor traffic violations. [8]
In the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election,Wendzel was redistricted to the 39th district,winning reelection there. [9] She was reelected in 2024. [10]