Sarah Lightner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brett Roberts |
| Constituency | 65th district (2019–2022) 45th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | David |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Lansing Community College |
| Occupation | Paralegal, politician |
| Website | Elect Sarah Lightner |
Sarah Lynn Lightner[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2019, currently representing the 45th district. She is a member of the Republican Party.[2]
Education
[edit]Lightner earned an associate degree in Paralegal from Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan.[3]
Career
[edit]Lightner and her husband are business owner and operator in hay baling and wrapping, and deer processing.[4]
Lightner was a paralegal until 2015.[3]
In 2013, Lightner became a Commissioner for Jackson County, Michigan.[3][4] In March 2015, Lightner was appointed by Governor Snyder as the Michigan Association of Counties Representative on the Criminal Justice Policy Commission.[4]
On November 6, 2018, Lightner won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 65. Lightner defeated Terri McKinnon and Jason B. Rees with 59.26% of the votes.[5][3][6]
Following redistricting, Lightner ran in the 45th district in 2022, winning reelection.[7] She was reelected in 2024.[8]
Lightner is the vice-chair person of Subcommittee on General Government. Lightner is also the vice-chair person of Subcommittee on Judiciary.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Lightner's husband is David. They have two children. Lightner and her family live in Springport, Michigan.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ Michigan Citizen's Guide to State Government, 2025-2026, 103rd Legislature (PDF). Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Legislature. 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sarah Lightner's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Sarah Lightner, District 1 Jackson County Commissioner". govserv.org. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ "2018 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2018. Archived from the original on January 4, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ "Sarah Lightner, District 65". gophouse.org. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ "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.
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