Jim Marleau

Jim Marleau
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 1, 2011 – January 9, 2019
Preceded byMike Bishop
Succeeded byRosemary Bayer
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 46th district
In office
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2010
Preceded byRuth Johnson
Succeeded byBradford Jacobsen
Personal details
Born (1947-03-18) March 18, 1947 (age 77)
Lake Orion, Michigan
SpouseThea Marleau
Children2

Jim Marleau (born 1947) is an American politician from Michigan. A Republican, Marleau represented the 12th district of the Michigan Senate from 2011 until 2019.

Early life

March 18, 1947, Marleau was born in Lake Orion, Michigan.[1]

Education

Marleau earned an AAS degree in Business/Finance from University of Toledo. Marleau earned a CFMA in Municipal Finance Administration from Central Michigan University.[1]

Career

Marleau was for many years a businessman. Marleau served as a treasurer in Orion Township, Michigan.[1]

On November 2, 2004, Marleau won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 46. Marleau defeated Daniel Myslakowski with 63.08% of the votes.[2] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Marleau won the election and continued serving District 46. Marleau defeated Bill Pearson with 60.97% of the votes.[3] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Marleau won the election and continued serving District 46. Marleau defeated Katherine Houston 60.57% of the votes.[4][1]

On November 2, 2010, Marleau won election and became a state senator of Michigan Senate for District 12. Marleau defeated Casandra E. Ulbrich with 60.90% of the votes.[5] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Marleau won the election and continued serving as a state senator for District 12. Marleau defeated Paul Secrest.[6][1]

Personal life

Marleau's wife is Thea Marleau. They have two children.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "James Marleau's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  2. ^ "2004 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 2, 2004. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  3. ^ "2006 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 7, 2006. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  4. ^ "2008 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 4, 2008. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  5. ^ "2010 Michigan Election Result". mielections.us. November 2, 2010. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  6. ^ "2014 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 4, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2019.


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