| Pauline Wendzel | |
| State House: | Michigan |
| District: | 79th (2019-2023) 39th (2023-present) |
| Term Start: | January 1, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | Kim LaSata |
| Birth Place: | St. Joseph, Michigan |
| Party: | Republican |
| Alma Mater: | Michigan State University |
| Occupation: | Politician |
| Website: | Win With Wendzel |
Pauline Joyce Wendzel[1] is an American politician from Michigan. Wendzel is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives.[2]
Wendzel was born in St. Joseph, Michigan. Wendzel's family are farmers in Bainbridge Township, Michigan. Wendzel graduated from Watervliet High School.[3]
Wendzel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and specializing in Food Industry management from Michigan State University.
In 2014, Wendzel became a programs director at North Berrien Historical Museum.
Wendzel served as the assistant deputy clerk for Bainbridge Township.
Wendzel was a product brand development manager at Coloma Frozen Foods.[4]
On November 6, 2018, Wendzel won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 79. Wendzel defeated Joey B. Andrews with 55.68% of the votes.[5] [6] Wendzel sponsored a bill which gained bipartisan support, a bill that focused on expunging minor traffic violations.[7]
In the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election, Wendzel was redistricted to the 39th district.