Kim LaSata | |
State Senate1: | Michigan |
District1: | 21st |
Term Start1: | January 1, 2019 |
Term End1: | December 31, 2022 |
Predecessor1: | John Proos |
Successor1: | Sarah Anthony |
State House2: | Michigan |
District2: | 79th |
Term Start2: | January 1, 2017 |
Term End2: | December 31, 2018 |
Predecessor2: | Al Pscholka |
Successor2: | Pauline Wendzel |
Birth Date: | 20 April 1963 |
Birth Place: | St. Joseph, Michigan |
Party: | Republican |
Kim LaSata (born April 20, 1963) is an American politician who has served in the Michigan Senate from the 21st district since 2019.
LaSata earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Western Michigan University. LaSata earned a master's degree in literacy studies from Western Michigan University.
On November 8, 2016, LaSata won the election and became a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 79. LaSata defeated Marletta Seats and Carl G. Oehling with 58.78% of the votes.[1] LaSata served in the Michigan House of Representatives until 2018.
On November 6, 2018, LaSata won the election and became a state senator of Michigan Senate for District 21. LaSata defeated Ian Haight with 58.13% of the votes.[2] [3] [4] [5]
LaSata's husband is Charlie. They have four children. LaSata and her family live in Bainbridge Township, Michigan.[3]