Senator Theis (R-Brighton) is serving her second term in the Michigan Senate.
Biography
Prior to her election to the Senate, she served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. Senator Theis also served as Brighton Township Treasurer from 2008 to 2014.
She received her bachelor’s degree in biology, with a minor in chemistry, from California State University.
District
Senator Theis represents the 22nd Senate District, which includes Livingston County and parts of Genesee, Ingham, Oakland, and Shiawassee counties.
Committees
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- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Appropriations
- LARA/DIFS, minority vice chair
- Military, Veterans, State Police, minority vice chair
- PreK-12, minority vice chair
- DHHS
- Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protections
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
We asked Senator Theis a few questions to learn more about her:
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- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
- A – If I’m traveling for leisure, anyplace with palm trees and beaches.
- What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
- A – I am very interested in studying history. I didn’t like it while I was in school, but I find it fascinating now.
- What did you want to be when you were a kid?
- A – I wanted to be a veterinarian, I love animals.
- What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
- A – Unfortunately, I don’t play sportsball, but I do enjoy target practice.
- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
