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 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Win With Wendzel |
Pauline Joyce Wendzel [1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2019,currently representing the 39th district. [2] [3] She is a member of the Republican Party. [2]
Wendzel was born in St. Joseph,Michigan. Wendzel's family are farmers in Bainbridge Township,Michigan. Wendzel graduated from Watervliet High School. [4] [5]
Wendzel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and specializing in Food Industry management from Michigan State University. [4] [6]
In 2014,Wendzel became a programs director at North Berrien Historical Museum. [4] [6]
Wendzel served as the assistant deputy clerk for Bainbridge Township. [6]
Wendzel was a product brand development manager at Coloma Frozen Foods. [4] [7]
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. [8] [6] Wendzel sponsored a bill which gained bipartisan support,a bill that focused on expunging minor traffic violations. [9]
In the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election,Wendzel was redistricted to the 39th district,winning reelection there. [10] She was reelected in 2024. [11]