Regina Weiss
Regina Weiss (born c. 1986) is a Michigan politician.
Regina Weiss | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tyrone Carter |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Wittenberg |
| Succeeded by | Jaime Churches |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1986 (age 36–37) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Oak Park, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
| Website | Regina Weiss for State Rep |
Early life and education
Weiss was born around 1986 in Chicago, Illinois. In 2009, Weiss earned a bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University in Indiana.[1][2]
Career
Weiss has worked as a high school English and social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.[2] Weiss has served as a member Oak Park City Council.[3] On November 3, 2020, Weiss was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 27th district. She assumed office on January 1, 2021.[2] Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative.[3][4]
On November 8, 2022, after redistricting, Weiss was elected to represent the 6th state House district.[2]
Personal life
Weiss is married.[1] Weiss is a Unitarian Universalist.[2]
References
- "Open state House seats bring competitive primary races to Oakland County". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Regina Weiss". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Oak Park Council Picks Shaun Whitehead to Fill Vacancy". Oakland County Times. 22 December 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Who's new in the Michigan House of Representatives". MLive. 5 January 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.