Dianne Byrum

Dianne Yvonne Byrum
Trustee of the Michigan State University
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2009
Preceded byG. Scott Romney
Minority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2006
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 67th district
In office
January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2006
Preceded byPaul DeWeese
Succeeded byBarb Byrum
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 25th district
In office
January 11, 1995 – December 31, 2002
Preceded byJoe Conroy
Succeeded byJudson Gilbert II
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 68th district
In office
January 13, 1993 – December 31, 1994
Preceded byShirley Johnson
Succeeded byLingg Brewer
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 58th district
In office
January 9, 1991 – December 31, 1992
Preceded byDebbie Stabenow
Succeeded byMichael E. Nye
Personal details
Born (1954-03-18) March 18, 1954 (age 70)
Jackson, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJames Byrum
Children2
RelativesBarbara Byrum (daughter)
ResidenceOnondaga Township, Michigan
Alma materMichigan State University
OccupationPolitician, University trustee Chair person
WebsiteByrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications

Dianne Byrum (born March 18, 1954) is an American university trustee and Democratic politician from Michigan. Byrum is a trustee for the Michigan State University and a partner with Byrum & Fisk Advocacy Communications, an East Lansing, Mich.-based public relations firm.

Early life

On March 18, 1954, Byrum was born in Jackson, Michigan.[1]

Education

In 1973, Byrum earned an Associates of Art degree from Lansing Community College. The following year, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Michigan State University College of Agriculture.[1]

Career

In 1983, Byrum became the owner and operator of Byrum Ace Hardware.[1]

In 1980, Byrum's political career started when she served as a Commissioner for Ingham County Board of Commissioner until 1990.[1] On November 6, 1990, Byrum won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 58. On January 9, 1991, Byrum was sworn into the office.[2] On November 3, 1992, Byrum won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 68. On January 13, 1993, Byrum sworn into office.[2] On November 8, 1994, Byrum won the election and became a member of Michigan Senate for District 25. On January 11, 1995, Byrum sworn into the office. In November 1996, as an incumbent state senator, Byrum won the election and continued serving District 25. In November 1998 as an incumbent, Byrum won the election and continued serving District 25. In November 2000, Byrum lost a US House election to Republican Mike Rogers. On November 5, 2002, Byrum won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 67. On November 2, 2004, as an incumbent, Byrum won the election and continued serving District 67. In November 2006, Byrum did not seek a seat for District 67.[3][1]

In 2008, Byrum was first elected to the Michigan State University board of trustees. In 2016, Byrum was re-elected as trustee.[4] She was on the Board during the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal and was the second trustee calling for MSU President Lou Anna Simon to resign.[5] In 2019, Byrum was elected as the chair person of Michigan State University Board of Trustee. Byrum's term ends in 2025.[6][7]

Electoral history

Michigan State University Board of Trustees election 2008
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dianne Byrum 2,186,120 26 4
Democratic Diann Woodard 2,104,266 25 3
Republican G. Scott Romney 1,793,777 22 −3
Republican Lisa Bouchard 1,725,884 21 −4
Michigan House of Representatives election 2004 (District 67)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dianne Byrum (Incumbent) 25,709 54.8 10.6
Republican Beth Chandler 21,205 44.2
Michigan House of Representatives election 2002 (District 67)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dianne Byrum 19,138 58.9 17.8
Republican Donald Vickers 13,331 41.1
U.S. House of Representatives election 2000 (District 8)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dianne Byrum 145,079 48.7
Republican Mike Rogers 145,190 48.8 .1
Michigan Senate election 1998 (District 25)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Dianne Byrum (Incumbent) 55,200 68.1 36.2
Republican Pat Gallagher 25,816 31.9

Personal life

Byrum's husband is Jim Byrum. They have two children, Barbara Byrum and James Byrum. Byrum and her family live in Onondaga, Michigan.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Dianne Byrum's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Legislator Details - Dianne Byrum". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Editorial: Byrum, Deary endorsed for MSU". Springfield News-Leader. USA Today Network. October 20, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  4. ^ Lavey, Kathleen; Wolcott, RJ (November 9, 2016). "Dianne Byrum, Dan Kelly elected to MSU Board of Trustees". lansingstatejournal.com. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  5. ^ Mack, Julie (January 24, 2018). "Second Michigan State trustee says President Lou Anna K. Simon should resign". MLive.com. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  6. ^ Jesse, David (January 9, 2019). "Dianne Byrum, critical of MSU's Larry Nassar response, selected to lead board". freep.com. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  7. ^ "About the Trustees". trustees.msu.edu. Retrieved November 18, 2019.