Regina Weiss | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Wittenberg |
| Constituency | 27th district (2021–2022) 6th district (2023–2024) 5th district (2025–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1986 (age 38–39) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laren Weiss |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Oak Park,Michigan,U.S. |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Regina Hollingshead Weiss (born July 7,1986) is an American educator and politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2021, [1] currently representing the 5th district. [2] [3] She is a member of the Democratic Party. [3]
Weiss was born on July 7,1986,in Chicago,Illinois. [4] In 2009,Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Valparaiso University in Indiana. [4] [5] [6]
Weiss has worked as a high school English and social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools Community District,where she was a member of the American Federation of Teachers,DFT Local 231. [4] [6] Weiss served as a member of the Oak Park City Council from 2017-2020. [4] [7]
On November 3,2020,Weiss was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 27th district. She assumed office on January 1,2021. [6] Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative. [1] [7]
On November 8,2022,Weiss was elected with over 83% of the vote to represent the 6th state House district,which had changed with redistricting. [2] [6] Following court-mandated redistricting of the Detroit area, [8] Weiss ran in the 5th district for the 2024 election,winning reelection. [9]
Weiss is married to Laren Weiss. [4] [5] Weiss is a Unitarian Universalist. [6]