Kim LaSata

Kim LaSata (born April 20, 1963) is an American politician who has served in the Michigan Senate from the 21st district since 2019.

Kim LaSata
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 21st district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byJohn Proos
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018
Preceded byAl Pscholka
Succeeded byPauline Wendzel
Personal details
Born (1963-04-20) April 20, 1963
St. Joseph, Michigan
Political partyRepublican

Education

LaSata earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Western Michigan University. LaSata earned a Masters degree in Literacy Studies from Western Michigan University.[1]

Career

On November 8, 2016, LaSata won the election and became a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 79. LaSata defeated Marletta Seats and Carl G. Oehling with 58.78% of the votes.[2] LaSata served in the Michigan House of Representatives until 2018.[1]

On November 6, 2018, LaSata won the election and became a state senator of Michigan Senate for District 21. LaSata defeated Ian Haight with 58.13% of the votes.[3][1][4][5]

Personal life

LaSata's husband is Charlie. They have four children. LaSata and her family live in Bainbridge Township, Michigan.[1]

Awards
  • 2015 Teacher of the Year. Lake Michigan Catholic Elementary School.[1]
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See also

References
  1. "Kim LaSata's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  2. "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  3. "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  4. John Matuszak (2016-08-03). "LaSata will face Seats in 79th House race". Heraldpalladium.com. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  5. Adam Droscha (2018-11-06). "Representative Kim LaSata elected to state senate in district 21". Leaderpub.com. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
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