Mary Valentine
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 91st district |
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| Assumed office 2007 |
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| Preceded by | David Farhat |
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| Born | December 30, 1946 Flint, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Phil Valentine |
Mary Valentine (born December 30, 1946) is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. She is a Democrat and member of the Michigan State House of Representatives. She represents the 91st State House District, which includes most of Muskegon County, except for the city of Muskegon and surrounding areas. It also includes a small portion of Ottawa County.
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[edit] Early life
Mary Valentine was born in Flint and grew up in Bay City. She received a Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in speech therapy and a Master's degree from Northern Michigan University in education. She spent over thirty years working as a Speech Pathologist in the Muskegon area Public Schools until retiring in 2006 to run for the State House.
[edit] Political career
Valentine officially started her campaign for the Michigan House of Representatives in June 2006. She was unopposed in the Democratic Party primary election. In the general election, she faced incumbent Representative David Farhat. Farhat was a two-term incumbent who had faced tough elections in the past. The 91st district is a mostly urban district and is one of the most competitive in the State. Valentine won the election by a margin of 56-44 to gain her first elective office. In the house, she is the vice-chair of the Education Committee. She also serves on the Commerce, Great Lakes and Environment, Health Policy, and Retiree Health Care Reforms Committees.
[edit] Personal
Valentine lives in Norton Shores with her husband Phil, to whom she has been married to for 28 years. She has two children Robin and Shawn Valentine. She is involved with her church and has taught Sunday School for the past 16 years.
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| Preceded by David Farhat |
Michigan State Representative, 91th District 2007- present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
