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Koleszar, Matt (D)
State Representative District 20
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POLITICAL CAREER
Rep. Koleszar was first elected to the House on Nov. 6, 2018 when he defeated Republican incumbent Rep. Jeff NOBLE after securing 51.42 percent of the vote.
Koleszar ran unopposed in the August Democratic primary after Gary SCHLACK withdrew from the race.
In 2020, Koleszar once again ran in the 20th district unopposed in the Democratic primary. He easily defeated GOP nominee John LACNY 55% to 44.1%.
WORK EXPERIENCE
He is a public school teacher at Airport Community Schools where he taught English and social studies for the last 12 years.
To read MIRS biography of Rep. Koleszar, click here.
EDUCATION
He earned a bachelor's degree in education from Saginaw Valley State University and a master's in English studies from Eastern Michigan University.
LEAD STAFF PERSON:
Mari ManningCell Phone: 734-634-6329
mmanning@house.mi.gov

Additional Information
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B-Corps Would Get Liability Protection Under Dem Package (10-14-2020)
Bits And Tidbits (09-25-2020)
Drugmakers Would Have To Explain Prices Under Transparency Package (09-25-2020)
House Votes Liability Protection For Biz During Pandemic (09-23-2020)
Gov: Trump Is 'Greatest Threat To The American People' Right Now (09-10-2020)
House Sends Return To Learn Bills To Governor's Desk (08-17-2020)
House Sends Return To Learn Bills To Governor's Desk (08-17-2020)
SBE Prez Wants In On School Legislation Negotiations: 'This Board Is Not Respected' (08-11-2020)
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Bits And Tidbits (07-28-2020)
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House Votes For Separate COVID-19 Facilities (07-23-2020)
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Bits And Tidbits (04-30-2020)
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Press Releases
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