Angela Witwer
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Angela Kaye Witwer[1] is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, serving the 76th House District.[2]
Angela Witwer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Barrett |
| Constituency | 71st district (2019–2022) 76th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bruce |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Northwood University (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Witwer was born in Buckley, Michigan, a village near Traverse City.[3] She grew up on a farm with her parents, George and Marilyn, and her three sisters.[3]
Witwer is an alumna of Waverly Community Schools.[4] She received her bachelor's degree in business and marketing from Northwood University.[4]
Before being elected to the state legislature, Witwer spent 22 years working in clinical health care, including Sparrow Hospital's burn unit and as a manager in pediatric rehabilitation.[4] Later, she became the manager of Sparrow Hospital's community relations and marketing department.[4]
Witwer also co-founded Edge Partnership, a public relations, marketing, and advocacy group.[5][6] She has also served as the vice president of Waverly Community Schools Board of Education, and has spent time as a member of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Economic Club committee, McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation Board of Directors, and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts Advisory Council.[4]
Witwer was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives on November 6, 2018.[7] She won by fewer than 800 votes against opponent Christine Barnes.[7]
Witwer was re-elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2020 for House District 71, defeating opponent Gina Johnsen.[8]
Witwer won her election in 2022 with over 55% of the vote.[2] This time she was elected to House District 76, defeating Republican opponent Jeremy Whittum.[2] The district change was due to the state's recent redistricting.[9]
Witwer resides in Delta Township, where she has been a resident for almost 50 years.[3] She lives with her husband, Bruce, and has two children and four granddaughters.[4]
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