Legislator Details
Deborah (Debbie) Ann Stabenow
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Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Female
Age at election: 28
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/29/1950
City: Gladwin, MI
County: Gladwin County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Dennis Stabenow1971-1990; children: 2, Todd and Michelle; married to Tom Athans 2003-10
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Methodist
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Occupation: social worker; consultant
Race: Caucasian or White
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
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Family Law, Criminal Law and Corrections, Finance , Government Operations , Michigan Capitol Committee
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 24
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
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Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Vice-Chair: Education.
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Education , Education Reform, Government Operations
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City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 24
District Description: Townships of Alaiedon, Aurelius, Bunker Hill, Ingham, Lansing, Leroy, Locke, Meridian, Onondaga, Stockbridge, Vevay, Wheatfield, White Oak, Williamston and Leslie; cities of East Lansing, Lansing, Leslie, Mason and Williamston in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Unsuccessfully ran for governor in the primary and lt. governor (with Howard Wolpe) in the general election of 1994.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture , House Oversight , Judiciary , Mental Health , Public Health , Economic Development & Energy
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 58
District Description: Twps of Alaidon, Aurelius, Bunker Hill, Delhi, Ingham, Leroy, Mason, Onondaga, Stockbridge, Vevay and White Oak; city of Lansing pt-tracts 17.02, 20, 24-27, 36.01, 36.02, 37, 51 & 52 that portion of Lansing lying north & east of a line beginning at Mt.Hope & wester city limits, east on Mt Hope to Boston, north to Petis, north on Moores River Dr., east to Logan, north to the Grand River, east & north to the Red Cedar River, south & east to Pennsylvania, south to Mt Hope, west to Washington, south to Greenlawn, east to Grant, south to Hamilton, west to Ellen, south to Holmes, east to Wildwood, south to Spokane, west to Louis, north to Cedar Ct, west to Cedar, south to Jolly Rd, west to Washington, south to city limits in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Economic Development & Energy
1990--Elected to State Senate for the 24th district.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Economic Development & Energy , House Oversight , Judiciary , Mental Health , Public Health
Postions Held: Assistant Associate Speaker Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 58
District Description: Townships of Alaidon, Aurelius, Bunker Hill, Delhi, Ingham, Leroy, Onondaga, Stockbridge, Vevay and White Oak; Cities of Mason and Lansing pt. -- tracts 17.02, 20, 24-27, 36.01, 36.02, 37, 51, 52 (That portion of Lansing which lies south and west of a line beginning at Mt. Hope and the western city limits, east on Mt. Hope to Boston, north to Pettis, north to Moores River Drive, east to Logan, north to the Grand River, East and North to the Red Cedar River, South and east to Pennsylvania, south to Mt. Hope, west to Washington, south to Greenlawn, east to Grant, south to Hamilton, west to Ellen, south to Holmes, east to Wildwood, south to Spokane, west to Louis, north to Cedar Ct., west to Cedar, south to Jolly Road, west to Washington, south to the City Limits) in Ingham County.
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, House Oversight , Judiciary , Mental Health , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 58
District Description: Townships of Alaidon, Aurelius, Bunker Hill, Delhi, Ingham, Leroy, Mason, Onondaga, Stockbridge, Vevay and White Oak; city of Lansing pt.-tracts 17.02, 20, 24-27, 36.01, 36.02, 37, 51 & 52 that portion of Lansing lying north & east of a line beginning at Mount Hope & western city limits, east on Mt Hope to Boston, north to Petis, north on Moores River Dr., east to Logan, north to the Grand River, east & north to the Red Cedar River, south & east to Pennsylvania, south to Mt Hope, west to Washington, south to Greenlawn, east to Grant, south to Hamilton, west to Ellen, south to Holmes, east to Wildwood, south to Spokane, west to Louis, north to Cedar Ct, west to Cedar, south to Jolly Rd, west to Washington, south to city limits in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/6/1984
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1985
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Mental Health
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Forestry, Judiciary , Mental Health , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 58
District Description: Townships of Alaidon, Aurelius, Bunker Hill, Delhi, Ingham, Leroy, Mason, Onondaga, Stockbridge, Vevay and White Oak; city of Lansing pt.-tracts 17.02, 20, 24-27, 36.01, 36.02, 37, 51 & 52 that portion of Lansing lying north & east of a line beginning at Mount Hope & western city limits, east on Mt Hope to Boston, north to Petis, north on Moores River Dr., east to Logan, north to the Grand River, east & north to the Red Cedar River, south & east to Pennsylvania, south to Mt Hope, west to Washington, south to Greenlawn, east to Grant, south to Hamilton, west to Ellen, south to Holmes, east to Wildwood, south to Spokane, west to Louis, north to Cedar Ct, west to Cedar, south to Jolly Rd, west to Washington, south to city limits in Ingham County
Date Elected: 11/2/1982
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1983
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Mental Health
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Corrections , Judiciary , Mental Health , Public Works, Taxation
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City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 58
District Description: Townships of Alaiedon and Delhi; Cities of Lansing (Balance not in Districts 56. 57 and 59) and Mason in Ingham County; Eaton County (Balance not in District 56)
Date Elected: 11/4/1980
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1981
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Majority Caucus Secretary. Vice-Chair of the Committees on Mental Health; and Public Works
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: City Government, Judiciary , Mental Health , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lansing
County of Residence Ingham
District: 58
District Description: Townships of Alaiedon and Delhi; Cities of Lansing (Balance not in Districts 56. 57 and 59) and Mason in Ingham County; Eaton County (Balance not in District 56)
Date Elected: 11/7/1978
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1979
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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