Doug Bennett (Michigan politician) explained

Doug Bennett
State House:Michigan
State:Michigan
District:92nd
Party:Democratic
Term Start:January 1, 2005
Term End:December 31, 2010
Preceded:Julie Dennis
Succeeded:Marcia Hovey-Wright
Birth Date:October 24, 1945
Birth Place:Muskegon, Michigan
Death Place:Muskegon, Michigan
Spouse:Helene Bennett

Douglas Bennett (October 24, 1945 – July 16, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2005 to 2010. In 2005, he was elected as a Democrat to the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 92nd district, which includes the cities of Muskegon, North Muskegon, and Muskegon Heights.

Career

Bennett served as Muskegon County Commissioner 1999–2004. In 2004, he was elected to the Michigan State House to replace Julie Dennis, who retired due to term limits. He represented the 92nd District, which is overwhelmingly Democratic. He was re-elected in 2006 with little opposition. He left office at the end of 2010 due to term limits.[1]

Bennett died in a motorcycle crash on July 16, 2021, in Muskegon, Michigan, at age 75.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-07-19. Former state Rep. Doug Bennett dies in motorcycle crash. 2021-07-21. mlive. en.
  2. Web site: Former state rep. dies after crash near Pere Marquette Park . Woodtv.com . 2021-07-18 . 2021-07-19.