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Jim Marleau

American politician

Jim Marleau (born 1947) is an American politician from Michigan. A Republican, Marleau represented the 12th district of the Michigan Senate from 2011 until 2019.

Contents

  • 1 Early life
  • 2 Education
  • 3 Career
  • 4 Personal life
  • 5 References
  • 6 External links

Early life

March 18, 1947, Marleau was born in Lake Orion, Michigan.

Education

Marleau earned an AAS degree in Business/Finance from University of Toledo. Marleau earned a CFMA in Municipal Finance Administration from Central Michigan University.

Career

Marleau was for many years a businessman. Marleau served as a treasurer in Orion Township, Michigan.

On November 2, 2004, Marleau won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 46. Marleau defeated Daniel Myslakowski with 63.08% of the votes. On November 7, 2006, as an in*bent, Marleau won the election and continued serving District 46. Marleau defeated Bill Pearson with 60.97% of the votes. On November 4, 2008, as an in*bent, Marleau won the election and continued serving District 46. Marleau defeated Katherine Houston 60.57% of the votes.

On November 2, 2010, Marleau won election and became a state senator of Michigan Senate for District 12. Marleau defeated Casandra E. Ulbrich with 60.90% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an in*bent, Marleau won the election and continued serving as a state senator for District 12. Marleau defeated Paul Secrest.

Personal life

Marleau's wife is Thea Marleau. They have two children.

References

    External links

    • James Marleau at ballotpedia.org
    • James Marleau at ourcampaigns.com
    • State Senate bio of Marleau