Betsy Coffia | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Daire Rendon |
Member of the Grand Traverse County Commission | |
In office 2019–2023 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1977-09-07) September 7, 1977 (age 47) Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Traverse City, Michigan |
Education | Northwestern Michigan College Ferris State University (BSW) |
Betsy Coffia is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 103rd district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 1, 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
Coffia was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, on September 7, 1977, and was raised in Rapid City, Michigan. She earned an Associate degree from Northwestern Michigan College and a Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) from Ferris State University.
Career
Coffia began her career as a newspaper reporter in 1997, and worked for six years as a weekly newspaper editor. After receiving a degree from Ferris State University, she became a Head Start social worker.
In 2016, Coffia ran for Michigan's 104th district, but lost to incumbent Larry Inman. In 2018, Coffia successfully ran for a seat in the Grand Traverse County Commission, having flipped a district with a multi-term Republican incumbent. She was re-elected in 2020. In 2020, while serving on the Grand Traverse County commission, Coffia underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumor.
In 2022, Coffia ran for the newly redrawn 103rd district, and won, defeating Republican Jack O'Malley, who was then serving from the 101st district.
In 2024, Coffia won renomination in the Democratic primary, and was endorsed by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and EMILY's List. Coffia won reelection, defeating Republican challenger Lisa Trombley.
Political positions
Coffia supports protecting reproductive rights and voting rights. In addition, she supports public education and fighting climate change.
See also
References
- "Legislator Details - Legislators". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "I was a 19-year-old newspaper reporter". Betsy Coffia. February 3, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "BETSY'S BACKGROUND". Betsy Coffia. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- "Meet Rep. Coffia". housedems.com. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- Link, Mardi (July 16, 2020). "Coffia undergoes surgery; well-wishers raise funds". Traverse City Record-Eagle. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- "Michigan State House - District 103 Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ "State Representative | Betsy Coffia for 103rd State House | Michigan". Betsy Coffia. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- "2024 MI General Election Results - State House District 103". Detroit Free Press. November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded byDaire Rendon | Michigan Representatives 103rd District 2023–present |
Succeeded byIncumbent |
- Living people
- People from Valparaiso, Indiana
- People from Kalkaska County, Michigan
- People from Traverse City, Michigan
- Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives
- Northwestern Michigan College
- Ferris State University alumni
- 21st-century members of the Michigan Legislature
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Women state legislators in Michigan
- 1977 births