Denise Mentzer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 61st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Morse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Baker College (BA) |
Denise Mentzer is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, representing the 61st district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Political career
[edit]Mentzer was first elected in the 2022 election.[2][3] She was reelected in 2024.[4]
In 2025, Mentzer broke party lines to vote in favor of a resolution calling for the federal ban on transgender girls in women's sports under the Trump to be enforced in the state of Michigan.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Michigan Citizen's Guide to State Government, 2025-2026, 103rd Legislature (PDF). Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Legislature. 2025.
- ^ "Rep. Denise Mentzer". housedems.com. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Michigan Election Results - General". Michigan Secretary of State. November 28, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "2024 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Kovanis, Georgea. "8 Democrats join GOP in voting to urge MHSAA to ban transgender kids from girls' sports". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 21, 2025.