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Spotlight On Representative Sarah Lightner

Aug 6, 2026

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Representative Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) is serving her fourth term in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Biography

Prior to her election to the House, she was a paralegal specializing in criminal defense and family law. Additionally, she and her husband operate a small crop farm. Representative Lightner began her public service career serving as a Jackson County Commissioner.

District

The 45th House District includes portions of Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo Counties.

Committees 

    • Judiciary, chair
    • Agriculture
    • Finance
    • Insurance

Related posts:

  1. Spotlight on House Speaker Joe Tate
  2. Spotlight on Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt
  3. Spotlight on House Republican Leader Matt Hall
  4. Spotlight on Senator Sarah Anthony

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