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Tonya Schuitmaker | |
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| President pro tempore of the Michigan Senate | |
| In office January 12, 2011 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Richardville |
| Succeeded by | Aric Nesbitt |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tom George |
| Succeeded by | Aric Nesbitt |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 80th district 20th district (2011–2014) | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Ann Middaugh |
| Succeeded by | Aric Nesbitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1968 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Steve Mucci |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA, JD) |
Tonya Schuitmaker (born March 10, 1968) is an American politician. She is a member of the Republican party who represented the 26th district of the Michigan Senate from 2011 to 2018. She was the President Pro Tempore of the Senate for the duration of her term in office.[1]
Prior to her election to the Senate, she served three terms in the Michigan State House of Representatives. She was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2004, 2006, and 2008. In that time she represented Michigan's 80th House District, which included Van Buren County, the city of Otsego, and the townships of Otsego and Watson in Allegan County.
She was a candidate for Attorney General of Michigan in the 2018 election.[2]
- ^ "Tonya Schuitmaker selected president pro tem of the incoming Michigan Senate". 2010-11-09.
- ^ "State Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker announces candidacy for Michigan attorney general". 2017-09-19. Retrieved 2018-01-29.