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Erika Geiss
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| Member of the Michigan Senate | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Hoon-Yung Hopgood |
| Constituency | 6th district (2019–2022) 1st district (2023– ) |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 12th district |
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| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Doug Geiss |
| Succeeded by | Alex Garza |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Doug Geiss |
| Children | 2 |
| Residences | Taylor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brandeis University and Tufts University |
Erika Geiss is a Democratic politician from Michigan. She currently represents the 1st Senate district. Before this, she represented the 6th Senate district. As a politician, she helps make laws and decisions for the people of Michigan.
About Erika Geiss
Erika Geiss has an interesting family background. Her grandparents came to the U.S. from Panama. She went to Brandeis University and earned a degree in developmental psychology. This field helps us understand how people grow and change. Later, she studied at Tufts University and got a master's degree in art and architectural history.
Her Political Journey
Erika Geiss started her political career in the Michigan House of Representatives. She represented the 12th district. This district includes cities like Romulus and Taylor. She was first elected in November 2014. Interestingly, she took over the role from her husband, Doug Geiss.
After serving in the House, she was elected to the Michigan Senate. She represented the 6th District starting in 2019. In 2023, she began representing the 1st District. In the Senate, she works to create new laws and improve life for people in her district and across Michigan.
Her Personal Life
Erika Geiss is a member of the Catholic faith. She lives in Taylor, Michigan.
