| Regina Weiss | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Natalie Price |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tyrone Carter |
| Succeeded by | Natalie Price |
| 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 38–39) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laren Weiss |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Oak Park, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Regina Hollingshead Weiss (born July 7, 1986) is an American educator and politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2021, currently representing the 6th district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
Weiss was born on July 7, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois. In 2009, Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Valparaiso University in Indiana.
Early career
Weiss has worked as a high school English and social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, where she was a member of the American Federation of Teachers, DFT Local 231. Weiss served as a member of the Oak Park City Council from 2017-2020.
State legislature
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. Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative.
On November 8, 2022, Weiss was elected with over 83% of the vote to represent the 6th state House district, which had changed with redistricting. Following court-mandated redistricting of the Detroit area, Weiss ran in the 5th district for the 2024 election, winning reelection.
Personal life
Weiss is married to Laren Weiss. Weiss is a Unitarian Universalist.
References
- ^ "Who's new in the Michigan House of Representatives". MLive. 5 January 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ "Michigan State House - District 6 Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Legislator Details - Legislators - Regina Weiss". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "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.
- Hendrickson, Clara. "Court orders metro Detroit legislative maps redrawn". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- "2024 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
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