Donald Riegle
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Donald Wayne Riegle, Jr. (born February 4, 1938) is an American politician. He was born in Flint, Michigan. He served for five terms as a Representative from 1967 through 1976. He served for three terms as a Senator in the U.S. Congress from 1976 through 1995.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Donald Riegle | |
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| United States Senator from Michigan | |
| In office December 30, 1976 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Philip A. Hart |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Abraham |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – December 30, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Mackie |
| Succeeded by | Dale Kildee |
| Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs | |
| In office 1989–1995 | |
| Preceded by | William Proxmire |
| Succeeded by | Al D'Amato |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald Wayne Riegle, Jr. February 4, 1938 Flint, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican (c.1956-1973) Democratic (1973-present) |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Brandt Riegle Hussey (divorced 1971) Meredith Ann White (divorced 1977) Lori Hansen Riegle (married 1978- present) |
| Children | Caetheirne "Caethe" Riegle Richardson Laurie E. Riegle Donald Wayne Riegle III Ashley Riegle Allison Riegle |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan-Flint Western Michigan University University of Michigan Michigan State University Harvard Law School Harvard Business School |
In 2016 and 2020, Riegle endorsed Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States.[2][3]
