Christine Morse Explained

Christine Morse
Office1:Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
Term Start1:January 1, 2021
Predecessor1:Brandt Iden
Constituency1:61st district (2020–2022)
40th district (2023–present)
Birth Place:Tecumseh, Michigan
Party:Democratic
Children:3
Alma Mater:Michigan State University
Wayne State University Law School
Website:Vote 4 Morse

Christine Morse (born 1973) is an American Democratic politician from Michigan. She was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives from the 61st district in 2020.[1] She was then elected to represent the 40th district in 2022.

Early life and education

Morse was born in Tecumseh, Michigan in 1973.[2] Morse earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and then a J.D.[3] degree from Wayne State University Law School.

Career

Morse worked as an attorney from 1999 to 2002.[4] Morse has served as the Kalamazoo County Commissioner representing the 9th district since 2018. In her campaign for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 61st district, Morse was endorsed by former United States President Barack Obama.[5] Morse is the first Democrat to win the 61st district since it was re-established as a Kalamazoo County seat in 1993.[6] Morse was sworn in as state representative on December 11, 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021.[4] [7]

In the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election, she was elected in District 40 due to redistricting.

Personal life

Morse is married and has three children.[8] Morse is a cancer survivor.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Channel 3. Kirk Mason News. 2020-10-23. Michigan House of Representatives District 61 candidates discuss the issues. 2020-11-18. WWMT.
  2. Web site: 2020-10-07. 61st District Michigan House: Christine Morse, Democrat. 2020-11-18. WWMT. en.
  3. Web site: Christine A. Morse. 2021-03-19. Martindale.com.
  4. Web site: Christine Morse. 2020-11-18. Ballotpedia. en.
  5. Web site: 2020-09-26. Second Wave of 2020 Endorsements. 2020-11-18. Medium. en.
  6. Web site: 2020-11-04. Democrat Christine Morse defeats Bronwyn Haltom in Michigan 61st House race. 2020-11-18. mlive. en.
  7. Web site: 2020-12-11. State Rep. Christine Morse becomes first Democrat to represent 61st district in 27 years. 2020-12-12. mlive. en.
  8. Web site: 2019-07-22. Kalamazoo County commissioner announces run for state House. 2020-11-18. mlive. en.