| Betsy Coffia | |
| Party: | Democratic |
| State House: | Michigan |
| Term Start: | January 1, 2023 |
| District: | 103rd |
| Education: | Northwestern Michigan College Ferris State University (BSW) |
| Predecessor: | Daire Rendon |
| Birth Place: | Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S. |
| Birth Date: | 7 September 1977 |
| Office1: | Member of the Grand Traverse County Commission |
| Termend1: | 2023 |
| Termstart1: | 2019 |
| Residence: | Traverse City, Michigan |
Betsy Coffia is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 103rd district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 1, 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Coffia was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, on September 7, 1977, and was raised in Rapid City, Michigan.[1] [2] She earned an Associate degree from Northwestern Michigan College and a Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) from Ferris State University.[3] [4]
Coffia began her career as a newspaper reporter in 1997, and worked for six years as a weekly newspaper editor. After receiving a degree from Ferris State University, she became a Head Start social worker.
In 2016, Coffia ran for Michigan's 104th district, but lost to incumbent Larry Inman. In 2018, Coffia successfully ran for a seat in the Grand Traverse County Commission, having flipped a district with a multi-term Republican incumbent. She was re-elected in 2020. In 2020, while serving on the Grand Traverse County commission, Coffia underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumor.[5]
In 2022, Coffia ran for the newly redrawn 103rd district, and won, defeating Republican Jack O'Malley, who was then serving from the 101st district.[6]
In 2024, Coffia won renomination in the Democratic primary, and was endorsed by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and EMILY's List. Coffia won reelection, defeating Republican challenger Lisa Trombley.[7]
Coffia supports protecting reproductive rights and voting rights. In addition, she supports public education and fighting climate change.[8]