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Witwer, Angela (D)
State Representative District 71
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POLITICAL CAREER
Rep. Witwer was first elected to the House Nov. 6, 2018 when she defeated Republican Christine BARNES by securing 50.8 percent of the vote.
Witwer took 60 percent of the primary vote in a three person August primary.
In 2020, Witwer ran unopposed in the August primary. She defeated Gina JOHNSEN in the general election 51.2% to 47.3% to secure a second term in the House.
She served as vice president of the Waverly Community Schools Board of Education and had been on the board for five years.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Witwer began her professional career in clinical health care, working first in Sparrow Hospitals burn unit and later as the manager of pediatric rehabilitation.
She left Sparrow in 2007 to co-found Edge Partnerships, an award-winning public relations, marketing and advocacy group.
To read MIRS biography of Rep. Witwer, click here.
EDUCATION
She received her degree in business administration from Northwood University.
PERSONAL
She and her husband, Bruce, have two children and four granddaughters.
CIVIC ACTIVITIES
She is a member of the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation, Michigan Society of Healthcare Planners and Marketers Board of Directors, St. Gerard Church Evangelization Committee, Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club and Volunteers of America Host Committee for Homeless No More.
LEAD STAFF PERSON:
Chelsea Fraleycfraley@house.mi.gov
Additional Information
Witwer To Lead House Dems' Campaign Team (03-01-2021)
DHHS Chief Turns Down Oversight Invite On Nursing Home Numbers; More News (02-25-2021)
Better Worker Benefits Highlight D's COVID Package (02-25-2021)
Speaker Puts Name To Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Drive (02-24-2021)
No House Freshman Chairs; First Time Since '09 (01-21-2021)
House Gives Final Blessing To 45-Day Data Breach Requirement; More House News (12-16-2020)
Bits And Tidbits (12-09-2020)
Panel OK With Extending Poverty Tax Exemption; More Committee News (12-02-2020)
Bits And Tidbits (11-25-2020)
Republicans Feeling Positive After Knocking Off Elder In HD-96, Kennedy In HD-48 (11-04-2020)
House D's Take Out $300K Loan; MCFN Releases Top 10 High Dollar Races (10-30-2020)
Who Knew It? Celebrity Endorsements Pouring In (10-29-2020)
Republicans Drop Another $20K In HD-38 (10-29-2020)
EMILY's List Makes Its 'Largest Investment' In State House Races (10-27-2020)
Dem House Candidates Post Strong Numbers; HRCC Helps Its Candidates Big (10-23-2020)
Whitmer Kicks Off Campaigning As Shirkey Questions '86 45' Placement (10-22-2020)
Whitmer Stresses Voting Now; Benson Targets Homeless (10-21-2020)
COVID Takes Centerstage In HD-71 Debate (10-20-2020)
Bits And Tidbits (10-01-2020)
Wentworth Projects 58 Or 59 Seats For Rs After 2020 Election (09-28-2020)
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)
Democrats Privately Nervous About HD-25 (09-22-2020)
MMA, Detroit Chamber, Farm Bureau Support McCormack (09-21-2020)
MMA, Detroit Chamber, Farm Bureau Support McCormack (09-21-2020)
Top 10 House Districts Most Likely To Flip (09-08-2020)
New Food Security Council Set To Dig In (08-07-2020)
November Swing Seat Races Looking Clearer (08-05-2020)
House Ds Outraise Republicans In July Reports; House Rs Have $4M More COH (07-27-2020)
Whitmer Recall Committee Doesn't File; Whitmer's PAC Raises $180K (07-27-2020)
Democrats Looking Good In Competitive House Districts (07-24-2020)
House Votes For Separate COVID-19 Facilities (07-23-2020)
Witwer Among 58 House Candidates Endorsed By Michigan Chamber (07-13-2020)
Bits And Tidbits (07-07-2020)
AFL-CIO Unveils Endorsements For August Primary (06-29-2020)
House D's Want Mom Or Dad To Get Unemployment If School Is Closed From Pandemic (06-29-2020)
Online Signatures For E-Wills Approved in House, Narrowly (06-25-2020)
Judges Could Consider Mitigating Factors At Sentencing Under New Package (06-25-2020)
House Votes To Ban 'Surprise Medical Billing;' More House News (06-24-2020)
Gov's COVID-19 Nursing Home Policy Denounced By Senate (06-18-2020)
Bits And Tidbits (06-17-2020)
Nursing Home Policy Called 'Reckless, Irresponsible' (06-16-2020)
Bits And Tidbits (06-08-2020)
Here's How We See The House Races, Districts 71-80 (06-05-2020)
Bits And Tidbits (06-03-2020)
Top 10 House Seats Most Likely To Flip (05-14-2020)
Number Of Negative COVID-19 Tests Continue To Increase (04-30-2020)
What Constituents Are Asking Lawmakers At Well-Attended Tele-Town Halls (04-08-2020)
AG's Office Transitions Work Flow; Legislators Volunteer To Help (03-23-2020)
Bills Would Crack Down On False Claims For Emotional Support Animals (03-17-2020)
Fundraisers Going Virtual . . . If They're Happening At All (03-16-2020)
House Members Cut Away Local Knife Ordinances; Allow For Air Bows (03-13-2020)
Press Releases
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