Mark Ouimet (politician)

Mark Ouimet is a Republican politician and served in the Michigan House of Representatives from the 52nd district covering Washtenaw County, Michigan for one term.[1]

For the hockey player, see Mark Ouimet.
Mark Ouimet
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012
Preceded byPam Byrnes
Succeeded byGretchen Driskell
Personal details
BornWashtenaw County, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Donna
Children2
Alma materNorthwood Institute

Personal life and education

Ouimet was born and raised in Washtenaw County, Michigan. He received a degree from the unaccredited Northwood Institute (since renamed Northwood University and became accredited), and received a bachelor's and master's degree from the unaccredited LaSalle University in Louisiana, a diploma mill closed by the FBI in July 1996.[2][3] He later served as Chancellor and COO of Northwood University from 1991 to 2002.

He is married to Donna, and together they have two children named Mark and Courtney.[4]

Political career

Ouimet served as a member of the Ann Arbor city council from 1988 to 1992, and served on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners.

In 2010, he won election in the 52nd district against Christine Green; Ouimet had 21,462 votes (51.6 percent) to Green's 20,027 (48.1 percent).[5] During his term, Ouimet was a member of the Accommodations Ordinance Commission, Emergency Medical Services Commission, Money Purchase Pension Plan, Retirement Commission, Workforce Development Board, and the Washtenaw Economic Development Council.[4]

In 2011, he endorsed Mitt Romney for the 2012 United States presidential election.[6]

In 2012, he faced Saline Mayor Gretchen Driskell, a Democrat,[7] for reelection and lost. Driskell received 26,646 votes (52.9%), while Ouimet received 23,609 votes (46.8%).[8]

Notes
  1. "Mark Ouimet: District 52, Scio Township". gophouse.com. 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
  2. Stanton, Ryan (October 28, 2010). "Questions surround Republican state House candidate Mark Ouimet's academic credentials". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
  3. "Ouimet Ethical Problems Bigger, More Numerous Than Per Diems" (PDF). Washtenaw County Democratic Party. 2010. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
  4. "Commissioner Mark Ouimet's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  5. Stanton, Ryan (Nov 3, 2010). "Republican Mark Ouimet wins in race for Michigan's 52nd District House seat". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
  6. "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Speaker of The House Jase Bolger and Additional Members of The Michigan Legislature". Mitt Romney Campaign. September 19, 2011. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
  7. Stanton, Ryan (May 11, 2012). "Saline Mayor Gretchen Driskell files to make campaign for Michigan House official". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
  8. "Canvas Report D52 State Representative". ewashtenaw.org. Nov 8, 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-04-14. Retrieved 2012-11-08.
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