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Marilyn Lane

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Marilyn Lane
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 31st district
In office
January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2017
Preceded byFred Miller
Succeeded byWilliam Sowerby
Personal details
Born (1959-02-10) February 10, 1959 (age 65)
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJames
ResidenceFraser, Michigan
OccupationPolitician, business woman
Website[1]

Marilyn Lane is an American politician and business woman from Michigan. Lane is a former Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 31.

Early life

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On February 10, 1959, Lane was born Detroit, Michigan. Lane's father was Nino Messana, an entrepreneur. Lane's mother was Louise Messana, an office manager.[1]

Education

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Lane attended Macomb Community College in Macomb County, Michigan.[2]

Career

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In 1985, Lane became the President of Lane Development, until 2006.[1]

In 2003, Lane became the mayor of Fraser, Michigan, until 2007.[1]

In 2008, Lane became the Vice chairwoman of Macomb County Charter Commission.[1]

Lane was a Business Development Representative and Chairperson of Alternative Energy Division of Roncelli Inc.[3]

On November 2, 2010, Lane won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 31. Lane defeated Dan Tollis, James Miller, and Dan Elles with 50.92% of the votes.[4] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Lane won the election and continued serving District 31.Lane defeated Lynn Evans and James Miller with 61.74% of the votes.[5] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Lane won the election and continued serving District 31. Lane defeated Phil Rode with 61.07% of the votes.[6][1][2]

In 2016, due to term limits, Lane did not seek for election. The seat for District 31 was succeeded by William Sowerby.

In 2013, Lane served on a Michigan House Democrat task force created to help better address the needs of Michigan veterans.[7][8] In October 2017, she announced plans to run for the Michigan Senate in the 9th district.[8]

Electoral history

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Michigan House of Representatives 31st District Democratic Primary, 2010[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane 4,111 74.3 N/A
Democratic Jim Shamalay 1,423 25.3 N/A
Michigan House of Representatives 31st District election, 2010[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane 12,710 50.9 −15.2
Republican Dan Tollis 10,874 43.6 +12.9
Libertarian James Miller 792 3.2 0.0
Independent Dan Elles 584 2.3 N/A
Majority 1,836 7.3 −28.1
Turnout 24,960 −37.5
Democratic hold
Michigan House of Representatives 31st District election, 2012[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane (I) 24,443 61.7 +10.8
Republican Lynn Evans 13,404 33.9 −9.7
Libertarian James Miller 1,742 4.4 +1.2
Majority 11,039 27.8 +20.5
Turnout 39,589 +58.9
Democratic hold
Michigan House of Representatives 31st District Democratic Primary, 2014[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane (I) 3,803 69.8 −30.2
Democratic Kathy Blanke 1,004 18.4 N/A
Democratic Juliana Goldwater 643 11.8 N/A
Michigan House of Representatives 31st District election, 2014[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane (I) 15,769 61.1 −0.6
Republican Phil Rode 10,054 38.9 +5.0
Majority 5,715 22.2 −5.6
Turnout 25,823 −34.8
Democratic hold

Personal life

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Lane's husband is James. They have a child. Lane and her family live in Fraser, Michigan.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Marilyn Lane's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Marilyn Lane". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. ^ "Marilyn Lane, Dem". macombdaily.com. October 26, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  4. ^ "2010 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 2, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  5. ^ "2012 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  6. ^ "2014 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 4, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  7. ^ Slezak, Joe (15 November 2013). "State legislators' report calls for additional services for, better treatment of veterans, active military members". Press & Guide. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  8. ^ a b Gina Joseph (October 18, 2017). "Jocelyn Benson racks up endorsements for Michigan secretary of state". The Macomb Daily. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  9. ^ "2010 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  10. ^ "2010 Michigan". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  11. ^ "2012 Michigan". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  12. ^ "2014 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  13. ^ "2014 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
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