Sarah Lightner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brett Roberts |
| Constituency | 65th district (2019–2022) 45th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | David |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Lansing Community College |
| Occupation | Paralegal,politician |
| Website | Elect Sarah Lightner |
Sarah Lynn Lightner [1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2019,currently representing the 45th district. She is a member of the Republican Party. [2]
Lightner earned an associate degree in Paralegal from Lansing Community College in Lansing,Michigan. [3]
Lightner and her husband are business owner and operator in hay baling and wrapping,and deer processing. [4]
Lightner was a paralegal until 2015. [3]
In 2013,Lightner became a Commissioner for Jackson County,Michigan. [3] [4] In March 2015,Lightner was appointed by Governor Snyder as the Michigan Association of Counties Representative on the Criminal Justice Policy Commission. [4]
On November 6,2018,Lightner won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 65. Lightner defeated Terri McKinnon and Jason B. Rees with 59.26% of the votes. [5] [3] [6]
Following redistricting,Lightner ran in the 45th district in 2022,winning reelection. [7] She was reelected in 2024. [8]
Lightner is the vice-chair person of Subcommittee on General Government. Lightner is also the vice-chair person of Subcommittee on Judiciary. [3]
Lightner's husband is David. They have two children. Lightner and her family live in Springport,Michigan. [3]