Legislator Details
Michael Lahti
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 61
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Date: 10/10/1945
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Sharon, six children
Number of Children: 6
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Occupation: insurance agent, real estate developer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Northern Michigan University
Biographical Sketch:
Served in local government. He ran for the 38th Senate District in 2010, but he lost in the General Election. He has also served on the Finlandia University Board of Trustees.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government , Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources
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City of Residence: Hancock
County of Residence Houghton
District: 110
District Description: Counties of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon and Powell township and city of Big Bay in Marquette County
Date Elected: 11/4/2008
Date Sworn In: 1/14/2009
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Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Joint Capital Outlay; and Natural Resources; Vice-Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
He ran against Tom Casperson in 2010 for the 38th Senate District, but he lost.
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay, Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Hancock
County of Residence Houghton
District: 110
District Description: Counties of Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon and Powell township and city of Big Bay in Marquette County
Date Elected: 11/7/2006
Date Sworn In: 1/10/2007
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End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources