Margaret O'Brien (politician)
Margaret O'Brien | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Margaret O'Brien speaking in January 2014 | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Tonya Schuitmaker |
| Succeeded by | Sean McCann |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 61st district | |
| In office January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Deshazor |
| Succeeded by | Brandt Iden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1973 Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nick O'Brien |
| Children | 4: Samantha, Tyjon, Duane and Tori |
| Residence(s) | Portage, Michigan, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Margaret O'Brien (born November 20, 1973) is a former member of the Michigan Senate and former member of the Michigan House of Representatives. She is a Republican. Her district was based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
O'Brien has a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Prior to her election to the state house in 2010 she worked as a social worker with Catholic Family Services.
In 2014, O'Brien ran against and defeated Democratic Party nominee Sean McCann and Libertarian Party nominee Lorence Wenke for the 20th district seat in the Michigan Senate.[1]
In 2018, she lost to Democratic Party nominee Sean McCann for the 20th district seat in the Michigan Senate. [2]
In January of 2019, she was elected as Secretary of the Michigan State Senate, only the 2nd woman to have held that post. She is the 4th person from Kalamazoo County to hold this position.