William Sowerby (politician) explained

William Sowerby
State House:Michigan
District:31st
Term Start:January 1, 2017
Term End:January 1, 2023
Predecessor:Marilyn Lane
Successor:Reggie Miller
Birth Date:16 September 1956
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Martha Higgins
Children:1
Alma Mater:Wayne State University
Website:Bill Sowbery

William J. Sowerby (born September 16, 1956)[1] is an American politician from Michigan. Sowerby was Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 31.

Early life

On September 16, 1956, Sowerby was born. Sowerby grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.[2] [1]

Education

In 1978, Sowerby earned a BA degree from Wayne State University.

Career

Sowerby was an automotive sales representative.[1]

On November 8, 2016, Sowerby won the election and became a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Sowerby defeated Lisa Valerio-Nowc and Mike Saliba with 56.16% of the votes.[3] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Sowerby won the election and continued serving District 31. Sowerby defeated Lisa Valerio-Nowc by 59.89% of the votes.[4] [5] [6]

Personal life

Sowerby's wife is Martha. He has a son from a previous marriage.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://mdoe.state.mi.us/legislators/Legislator/LegislatorDetail/5459 . Legislator Details - William Sowerby . . November 10, 2019.
  2. Web site: https://housedems.com/sowerby . Bill Sowerby . housedems.com . November 13, 2019.
  3. Web site: https://mielections.us/election/results/2016GEN_CENR.html . 2016 Michigan Election Results . mielections.us . November 8, 2016 . November 13, 2019.
  4. Web site: https://mielections.us/election/results/2018GEN_CENR.html . 2018 Michigan Election Results . mielections.us . November 6, 2019 . November 13, 2019.
  5. Web site: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/76800/william-sowerby . William Sowerby's Biography . . November 13, 2019.
  6. Web site: Meet Michigan's new state lawmakers. Lawler. Emily. 2017-01-09. mlive. en. 2019-11-12.