Matthew Bierlein (politician)

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Matthew Bierlein
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 97th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byJason Wentworth
Personal details
Born
Matthew Bierlein

(1982-04-21) April 21, 1982 (age 42)
Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMindy Bierlein
Children3
EducationSpring 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

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Bierlein is a graduate of Vassar High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Spring Arbor University.[1]

Career

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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

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In 2010, Matthew married Mindy Bierlein, together they have three children, Matthew, Madison, and Maddox

Electoral history

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2022

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Michigan House of Representatives District 97, 2022 [3][4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Matthew Bierlein 28,019 66.6%
Democratic Paul Whitney 14,026 33.4%
Total votes 42,045

References

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  1. ^ "About Matthew Bierlein | Michigan House Republicans". Michigan House Republicans. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Elections - Tuscola County". www.tuscolacounty.org. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
  3. ^ Engel, Justin (3 August 2022). "Matthew Bierlein bests incumbent in state House 97th District GOP primary". MLive. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  4. ^ "2022 Michigan State House Election Results". The Detroit Free Press.