Lisa McClain

Lisa Carmella McClain (née Iovannisci; born April 7, 1966)[1][2] is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district. She is a member of the Republican Party.

Lisa McClain
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 10th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2021
Preceded byPaul Mitchell
Personal details
Born
Lisa Iovannisci

(1966-04-07) April 7, 1966
Stockbridge, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Mike McClain
Children3
EducationLansing Community College
Northwood University (BA)

Early life and career

McClain was born and raised in Stockbridge, Michigan.[3] She graduated from Stockbridge Junior / Senior High School in 1984. She attended Lansing Community College and earned her Bachelor of Arts from Northwood University.[4]

McClain worked at American Express for 11 years, and then joined the Hantz Group.[4]

U.S. House of Representatives

2020
Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Michigan § District 10

After incumbent Congressman Paul Mitchell opted to retire from the United States House of Representatives, McClain announced her candidacy for Michigan's 10th congressional district in the 2020 elections.[5][6][7] She defeated Shane Hernandez in the Republican primary on August 4,[8] and defeated Kimberly Bizon, the Democratic nominee, in the general election on November 3.[9] McClain was endorsed by President Donald Trump.[10]

Committee assignments

Personal life

McClain and her husband, Mike, have three children, and live in Romeo, Michigan.[4] McClain has raised over $1 million for treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.[10] She is a devout Roman Catholic.[12]

See also

References
  1. Mitchell, Ellen (November 30, 2020). "Rep.-elect Lisa McClain (R-Mich.-10)". The Hill. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  2. "Lisa McClain". Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  3. "Lisa McClain". NRCC Young Guns. April 24, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  4. Fletcher, Kayla. "Lisa (Iovannisci) McClain: Small-town encouragement leads to major successes".
  5. Gordan, Virginia. "Finance executive is third Republican to throw hat in ring for MI's 10th Congressional district". www.michiganradio.org.
  6. "Political newcomer Lisa McClain prompts big spending in Macomb's GOP U.S. House primary". Detroitnews.com. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  7. "Mitchell Announces Retirement from Congress". Congressman Paul Mitchell. July 24, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  8. "Lisa McClain wins Michigan's 10th Congressional Republican primary". mlive. August 5, 2020.
  9. "Lisa McClain wins election in Michigan's 10th Congressional District". mlive. November 4, 2020.
  10. Stabile, Angelica (November 9, 2020). "13 GOP women join the House, dominating congressional elections, making history". FOX News. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  11. "Congresswoman McClain Selected to Serve on the House Armed Services Committee | Representative Lisa McClain". mcclain.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  12. Liedl, Jonathan (November 18, 2020). "New Catholic Elected Officials Hope to Lead with Faith". National Catholic Register. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Paul Mitchell		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 10th congressional district
2021–present		 Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by
Kathy Manning		 United States Representatives by seniority
411th		 Succeeded by
Peter Meijer
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