Matthew Bierlein (politician)
Matthew Bierlein | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 97th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jason Wentworth |
Personal details | |
Born | Matthew Bierlein April 21, 1982 Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mindy Bierlein |
Children | 3 |
Education | Spring Arbor University |
Matthew Bierlein is an American politician from Michigan. Bierlein is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 97.
Education
Bierlein is a graduate of Vassar High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Spring Arbor University.[1]
Career
Prior to his election to the Michigan House of Representatives, Matthew worked in the manufacturing industry. A native of Tuscola County, Matthew served on the Tuscola County Board of Commissioners from January 2, 2013 to January 1, 2019.[2] While serving his county he was the boards vice-chair and also served as President of the Michigan Association of Counties and on the board of directors for the National Association of County Officers. Between his time as a member of the Board of Commissioners and the State House, Matthew served as the district director for State Senator Kevin Daley.
Personal life
In 2010, Matthew married Mindy Bierlein, together they have three children, Matthew, Madison, and Maddox
Electoral history
2022
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Matthew Bierlein | 28,019 | 66.6% | |
Democratic | Paul Whitney | 14,026 | 33.4% | |
Total votes | 42,045 |
References
- ↑ "About Matthew Bierlein | Michigan House Republicans". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ↑ "Elections - Tuscola County". www.tuscolacounty.org. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ↑ Engel, Justin (3 August 2022). "Matthew Bierlein bests incumbent in state House 97th District GOP primary". MLive. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ↑ "2022 Michigan State House Election Results". The Detroit Free Press.