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Regina Weiss | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tyrone Carter |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Wittenberg |
| Succeeded by | Jaime Churches |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1986 (age 37–38) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| 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 6th district.[2] She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
[edit]Weiss was born on July 7, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois.[3] In 2009, Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Valparaiso University in Indiana.[3][4][5]
Early career
[edit]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.[3][5] Weiss served as a member of the Oak Park City Council from 2017-2020.[3][6]
State legislature
[edit]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.[5] Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative.[1][6]
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][5]
Personal life
[edit]Weiss is married to Laren Weiss.[3][4] Weiss is a Unitarian Universalist.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Who's new in the Michigan House of Representatives". MLive. 5 January 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Michigan State House - District 6 Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - Legislators - Regina Weiss". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ a b "Open state House seats bring competitive primary races to Oakland County". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Regina Weiss". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Oak Park Council Picks Shaun Whitehead to Fill Vacancy". Oakland County Times. 22 December 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
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