Alexander Lipsey Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honorable
Alexander C. Lipsey
Office:Judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan
Term Start:July 19, 2007
Predecessor:Philip Schaefer
State House2:Michigan
Term Start2:January 1, 2001
Term End2:December 31, 2006
Birth Date:7 November 1950
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Alexander "Sandy" Lipsey is a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. As a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives,[1] he represented the 60th District from 2000[2] to 2006. On July 20, 2007, Lipsey was appointed by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to replace Judge Philip Schaefer on the Kalamazoo County Circuit Court.[3]

Education

Lipsey earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School and his bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College.

Political career

Constrained by state term limits, Lipsey placed an unsuccessful bid for the Michigan State Senate in 2006, facing defeat to incumbent state senator Tom George of Portage, Michigan.

Notes and References

  1. Alexander "Sandy" Lipsey. State Government News. 2004. 46. 3. 96. 3 December 2010. Council of State Governments.
  2. News: West Michigan Democrats Plan to Challenge State Attorney General Mike Cox. 3 December 2010. WZZM. 1 September 2005. Chris. Fleszar.
  3. News: Teenager Attacked By Ex-Boyfriend After Judge Denies Protection Order. April 4, 2023.