Michele Hoitenga

Michele Hoitenga (born July 26, 1969) is an American politician and energy consultant from Michigan. Hoitenga is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the District 102 since 2017.

Michele Hoitenga
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 102nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2017
Preceded byPhilip Potvin
Personal details
Born (1969-07-26) July 26, 1969
Cadillac, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Phillip Hoitenga
Children2
OccupationEnergy consultant, politician

Early life

Hoitenga graduated from Buckley High School.[1]

Education

Hoitenga graduated with a degree in Human Services from Baker College.[2]

Career

Hoitenga is a former Legislative assistant in Michigan. Hoitenga is an energy consultant.[2][3]

In 2013, Hoitenga became the mayor of Manton, Michigan until 2016.[2][4]

On November 8, 2016, Hoitenga won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 102. Hoitenga defeated Douglas Gabert with 69.05% of the votes.[5][1][6][4] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Hoitenga won the election, and continued serving District 102. Hoitenga defeated Dion Adams with 67.77% of the votes.[7] Hoitenga is the chair person of the Communications and Technology Committee.[2][3]

Personal life

Hoitenga's husband is Phillip Hoitenga, oil and gas consultant. They have two children. Hoitenga and her family live in Manton, Michigan.[2][4]

Controversy

On April 15th, 2020, during the COVID19 pandemic, Hoitenga participated in a protest [8] where armed protesters crowded on the capital steps in violation of the governor's stay at home order and Federal guidelines recommending social distancing. Protestors demanded the stay-at-home order be lifted because of job losses.[9] At the time of the protest, the total confirmed deaths in Michigan had exceeded 1,900 [10] putting Michigan as the 4th most deadly state in the US and surpassing most countries in confirmed deaths.[11] Also in attendance were members of the right-wing hate group Proud Boys [12] as well as protesters who carried homemade swastika signs,[13] and confederate flags. The right-wing hate group National Socialist Movement (United States) had protested against illegal immigrants who had allegedly contributed to dramatic job losses in the state in the same spot on April 22, 2006.[14] The event was partially organized and funded by the Michigan Freedom Fund. [15]

See also

References
  1. "Michele Hoitenga, District 102". Gophouse.org. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
  2. "Michelle Hoitenga's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  3. "Michelle Hoitenga (R-MI)". cqrcengage.com. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  4. Gullett, Liz (January 26, 2017). "MLC Capitol Spotlight: An Interview With Michele Hoitenga". mlcmi.ccom. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  5. "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  6. Rath, Tim (2018-11-07). "UPDATE: Hoitenga wins big in 102nd State House race". News.pioneergroup.com. Retrieved 2019-01-05.
  7. "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  8. Heather Walker "‘Free MI’: Stay-home order protesters gather at Capitol WOOD TV, April 15, 2020
  9. Allan Smith, "'Lock her up!': Anti-Whitmer coronavirus lockdown protestors swarm Michigan Capitol", NBC News, April 15, 2020
  10. Kyle Kaminski, "Another 150 COVID-19 deaths reported amid Capitol protest", "CityPulse", April 15, 2020
  11. "Coronavirus tracked: the latest figures as the pandemic spreads", Financial Times
  12. "Detmer Reposts Controversial Selfie, Defends Proud Boys", WHMI, April 16, 2020]
  13. Corrie Colf, "Lansing Demonstrators Protest Whitmer With Hitler Signs", The Jewish News, April 16, 2020
  14. , Alamy Stock Photo, Apr 22, 2006
  15. Myah Ward, "Michigan protesters turn out against Whitmer’s strict stay-at-home order", Politico, April 15, 2020
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