Regina Weiss Explained

Regina Weiss
State House1:Michigan
District1:6th
Term Start1:January 1, 2023
Predecessor1:Tyrone Carter
State House2:Michigan
District2:27th
Term Start2:January 1, 2021
Term End2:December 31, 2022
Predecessor2:Robert Wittenberg
Successor2:Jaime Churches
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Residence:Oak Park, Michigan, U.S.
Spouse:Laren Weiss
Children:2
Website:
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Valparaiso University

Regina Hollingshead Weiss (born July 7, 1986) is an American politician from Oak Park, Michigan.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, she has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2020. She currently represents the 6th State House District.[2]

Early life and education

Weiss was born on July 7, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois. In 2009, Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Valparaiso University in Indiana.

Early career

Weiss has worked as a high school English and social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, where she was a member of the American Federation of Teachers, DFT Local 231. Weiss served as a member of the Oak Park City Council from 2017-2020.[3]

State legislature

On November 3, 2020, Weiss was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 27th district. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative.[4]

On November 8, 2022, Weiss was elected with over 83% of the vote to represent the 6th state House district, which had changed with redistricting.

Personal life

Weiss is married to Laren Weiss.[5] Weiss is a Unitarian Universalist.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Legislators - Regina Weiss . 2023-04-21 . mdoe.state.mi.us.
  2. Web site: Michigan State House - District 6 Election Results Detroit Free Press . 2023-04-20 . www.freep.com . en.
  3. Web site: 22 December 2020 . Oak Park Council Picks Shaun Whitehead to Fill Vacancy . January 15, 2021 . Oakland County Times.
  4. Web site: Who's new in the Michigan House of Representatives. 5 January 2021 . . January 15, 2021.
  5. Web site: Open state House seats bring competitive primary races to Oakland County. . January 15, 2021.
  6. Web site: Regina Weiss. . January 15, 2021.