Spotlight on Senator Dan Lauwers

Apr 25, 2024

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.

Dan LauwersSenator Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway) serves as the Minority Floor Leader, having been elected to the leadership role by his peers. He also serves as the Minority Vice Chair of the important Energy and Environment Committee and as a member of the Government Operations Committee and the Regulatory Affairs Committee.

Senator Lauwers was first elected to the Michigan Senate in 2018 after serving three terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. Prior to his election, he worked for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the National Milk Producers Federation. Additionally, he served as a legislative assistant to former Congressman Bill Schuette. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics with an emphasis on marketing from Michigan State University.

He represents the 25th Senate District, which includes Huron and Sanilac Counties and portions of Tuscola and St. Clair Counties.

We asked Senator Lauwers a couple of questions to learn more about him:

    • What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
      • Senator Lauwers – Stratford, Ontario.
    • What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
      • Senator Lauwers – Guitar.
    • What did you want to be when you were a kid?
      • Senator Lauwers – A pilot.
    • What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
      • Senator Lauwers – Corn hole.

To stay up-to-date with news on Senator Lauwers, you can follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

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