Regina Weiss
American politician (born 1986)
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Regina Hollingshead Weiss (born July 7, 1986) is an American educator and politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2021,[1] currently representing the 5th district.[2][3] She is a member of the Democratic Party.[3]
6th district (2023–2024)
5th district (2025–present)
Regina Weiss | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Wittenberg |
| Constituency | 27th district (2021–2022) 6th district (2023–2024) 5th district (2025–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1986 (age 39–40) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laren Weiss |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Early life and education
Weiss was born on July 7, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois.[4] In 2009, Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Valparaiso University in Indiana.[4][5][6]
Early career
Weiss has worked as a high school English and social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, where she was a member of the American Federation of Teachers, DFT Local 231.[4][6] Weiss served as a member of the Oak Park City Council from 2017-2020.[4][7]
State legislature
On November 3, 2020, Weiss was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 27th district. She assumed office on January 1, 2021.[6] Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative.[1][7]
On November 8, 2022, Weiss was elected with over 83% of the vote to represent the 6th state House district, which had changed with redistricting.[2][6] Following court-mandated redistricting of the Detroit area,[8] Weiss ran in the 5th district for the 2024 election, winning reelection.[9]
Personal life
Weiss is married to Laren Weiss.[4][5] Weiss is a Unitarian Universalist.[6]
