Matthew Bierlein
American politician
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Matthew Bierlein is an American politician from Michigan. Bierlein is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from District 97.
Matthew Bierlein | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 97th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Wentworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Bierlein April 21, 1982 Michigan, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mindy Bierlein |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Spring Arbor University |
Education
Bierlein is a graduate of Vassar High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Spring Arbor University.[1]
Career
Prior to his election to the Michigan House of Representatives, Matthew worked in the manufacturing industry. A native of Tuscola County, Matthew served on the Tuscola County Board of Commissioners from January 2, 2013 to January 1, 2019.[2] While serving his county he was the boards vice-chair and also served as President of the Michigan Association of Counties and on the board of directors for the National Association of County Officers.
Between his time as a member of the Board of Commissioners and the State House, Matthew served as the district director for State Senator Kevin Daley.
Bierlein successfully ran for the 97th district in the Michigan House of Representatives in the 2022 election.[3] He was reelected in 2024.[4]
Personal life
In 2010, Matthew married Mindy Bierlein. They have three children.[1]
Electoral history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matthew Bierlein | 28,024 | 66.6 | |
| Democratic | Paul Whitney | 14,028 | 33.4 | |
| Total votes | 42,052 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matthew Bierlein | 36,497 | 70.4 | |
| Democratic | Mark Putnam | 15,378 | 29.6 | |
| Total votes | 51,875 | 100 | ||