Legislator Details


Ben Frederick
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Number of sessions served 3
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Gender: Male
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Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/8/1982
City: Owosso, MI
County: Shiawassee County, MI
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Lydia; children: 2, Devlin and Katie

Number of Children: 2

Background

Religion: Presbyterian
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Occupation: legislative aide
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
bachelors in interdisciplinary studies, Liberty University

Biographical Sketch:
He was on the legislative staff for various Michigan legislators from 2002-06. He served on the Owosso City Council, 2007-16 and was mayor for 7 years. He managed several state-level election campaigns; was member, Shiawassee Farm Bureau and Shiawassee and Saginaw Right to Life; Champion for Life, Shiawassee Pregnancy Center; member and 2012 Citizen of the Year, Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce; life member, NRA; Shiawassee Conservation Association, Welcome Home Veterans, Inc., MCRGO, Friends of the Shiawassee River

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

One Hundred-First Legislature, 2021-22
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
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Postions Held: Majority Floor Leader

City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: 85
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Date Elected: 11/6/2020
Date Sworn In: 1/4/2021
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Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status:
Notes: Alternate member of the Michigan Legislative Council
One Hundreth Legislature, 2019-2020
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Health Policy , Regulatory Reform , Select Committee on Reducing Car Insurance Rates, Energy, Insurance
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City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: 85
District Description: Brady Township, Brant Township, Chapin Township, Chesaning Township, Fremont Township, Jonesfield Township, Lakefield Township, Maple Grove Township, Marion Township, Richland Township in Saginaw Countyand Shiawassee County

Date Elected: 11/6/2018
Date Sworn In: 1/9/2019
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Notes: Vice Chair of the Committee on Health Policy
Ninety-Ninth Legislature, 2017-2018
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Workforce and Talent Development, Agriculture , Commerce and Trade, Local Government
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City of Residence: Owosso
County of Residence Shiawassee
District: 85
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Date Elected: 11/8/2016
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Maritial Status:
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Workforce and Talent Development

Bibliography:

Manual 2017 p.189, includes photo
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