Education
B.A. in Political Science, Western Michigan University, 2007
Career History
Michigan State Senator
Michigan Senate, District 24
2019 - 2023
Michigan State Representative
Michigan House of Representatives
2015 - 2019
Chief Warrant Officer / Helicopter Pilot
U.S. Army / Michigan Army National Guard
1999 - 2022
Financial Analyst
Michigan Department of Treasury
Recent Legislation
H.R. 3619
· Sponsor
Patriots Over Politics Act
Committee Assignments
Member
Subcommittee Chairman, Technology Modernization
Key Policy Positions
Sponsored the VA Extenders Act of 2025 (H.R. 5420) and the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act of 2025 (H.R. 1898), both enacted into law. Chairs the Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
Serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee with subcommittee assignments in Aviation, Highways and Transit, and Emergency Management. Previously chaired Michigan Senate Transportation Committee.
Campaigns on cutting government spending to reduce inflation and lower the cost of living for Michigan families.
Represents a largely rural district that includes seven counties around Lansing. Previously chaired the Michigan House Agriculture Committee.
Draws on 22 years of Army service and combat deployments to advocate for military personnel and national defense priorities.
Contact & Resources
Michigan(MI)
D
Gretchen Whitmer
Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice
The Great Lakes State's 13 House seats reflect its diversity—from Detroit's comeback to the Upper Peninsula's remoteness. Michigan's blue-collar politics don't fit neat categories, making it the Midwest's ultimate swing state.
Capital
Lansing
Population
10.0M
2024 Turnout
74.6%
Senate Seats
2
House Seats
13
Electoral Votes
15
District
MI-7