Legislator Details
Vital Records Information:
Marital Information:
married Dennis Stabenow1971-1990; children: 2, Todd and Michelle; married to Tom Athans 2003-10
Number of Children: 2
Background
Education:
graduated from Clare High School;
BA magna cum laude, Michigan State University, 1972; (social science);
MSW magna cum laude, Michigan State University, 1975
Biographical Sketch:
Daughter of Anna Merle (Hallmark) and Robert Lee Greer. Ingham County Commissioner 1975-78. Founded Ingham Co Women's Commission, co-founded Council Against Domestic Assault. Awarded Legislator and woman of the year numerous times. Elected to the 105th-106th Congresses 1997-2001; elected to the US Senate 2001-
Notable Facts:
Michigan's first female U.S. Senator. Served as chair of the US Senate Agriculture Committee from 2011-15