Laurie Pohutsky
Laurie Pohutsky (born April 28th, 1988) is an American Microbiologist and a politician from Michigan. Pohutsky is the Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 19th district.
Laurie Pohutsky | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Laura Cox |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28th, 1988 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Livonia, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation | Microbiologist, politician |
| Website | Laurie Pohutsky for Michigan |
Early life
Pohutsky grew up in Redford, Michigan.[1]
Education
In 2010, Pohutsky earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Michigan State University.[2]
Career
Pohutsky worked in fields involving food safety, toxicology and health care. She is a microbiologist in Michigan.[3]
Pohutsky is a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 19.[4][2][3]
During the 2020 Democratic primaries, she endorsed Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren for President of the United States in the 2020 presidential election.[5]
Pohutsky was narrowly reelected in the 2020 election.[6]
References
- "Laura Pohutsky". mihousedems.com. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- "Laurie Pohutsky's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- Veselenak, David (November 8, 2018). "'People are a little tired of business as usual': Pohutsky reflects on winning House seat". hometownlife.com. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- "Meet Laurie Pohutsky". housedems.com. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- Pohutsky, Laurie (November 8, 2019). "In 2017, I had the privilege of meeting @ewarren. She talked about why she ran for public office and how she spent her political career fighting for the people she represented. As she left, I stopped her and told her that I had just filed to run. "Good. We need you," she said. 1/pic.twitter.com/Oo8oPIYiSJ". @lpohutsky19. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- "Livonia Democrat narrowly holds onto to Michigan House seat". mlive. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- Pohutsky, Laurie (June 1, 2020). "Since this year's Pride looks different, I'm taking opportunity to reflect on what this month actually means. The movement has spurred progress that made it possible for me, a bisexual woman, to run for office, and for that I celebrate. But we have much left to fight for. (1/2)". @lpohutsky19. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Laura Cox |
Michigan Representatives 19th District 2019–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |