Pauline Wendzel
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39th district (2023-present)
Pauline Wendzel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kim LaSata |
| Constituency | 79th district (2019-2022) 39th district (2023-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Win With Wendzel |
Pauline Joyce Wendzel[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2019, currently representing the 39th district.[2][3] She is a member of the Republican Party.[2]
Wendzel was born in St. Joseph, Michigan. Wendzel's family are farmers in Bainbridge Township, Michigan. Wendzel graduated from Watervliet High School.[4][5]
Education
Wendzel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and specializing in Food Industry management from Michigan State University.[4][6]
Career
In 2014, Wendzel became a programs director at North Berrien Historical Museum.[4][6]
Wendzel served as the assistant deputy clerk for Bainbridge Township.[6]
Wendzel was a product brand development manager at Coloma Frozen Foods.[4][7]
On November 6, 2018, Wendzel won the election and became a member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 79. Wendzel defeated Joey B. Andrews with 55.68% of the votes.[8][6] Wendzel sponsored a bill which gained bipartisan support, a bill that focused on expunging minor traffic violations.[9]
In the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election, Wendzel was redistricted to the 39th district, winning reelection there.[10] She was reelected in 2024.[11]
Awards and recognitions
- 2019 40 Under 40. Presented by Moody on the Market.[4]
