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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox officeholder Betsy Coffia is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 103rd district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 1, 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Coffia was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, on September 7, 1977, and was raised in Rapid City, Michigan.[1][2] She earned an Associate degree from Northwestern Michigan College and a Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) from Ferris State University.[3][4]

Career

Coffia began her career as a newspaper reporter in 1997, and worked for six years as a weekly newspaper editor.[2] After receiving a degree from Ferris State University, she became a Head Start social worker.[3]

In 2016, Coffia ran for Michigan's 104th district, but lost to incumbent Larry Inman. In 2018, Coffia successfully ran for a seat in the Grand Traverse County Commission, having flipped a district with a multi-term Republican incumbent. She was re-elected in 2020. In 2020, while serving on the Grand Traverse County commission, Coffia underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumor.[5]

In 2022, Coffia ran for the newly redrawn 103rd district, and won, defeating Republican Jack O'Malley, who was then serving from the 101st district.[6]

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