Connie Binsfeld | |
|---|---|
 Binsfeld in 1977 | |
| 60th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
| In office January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1999 | |
| Governor | John Engler |
| Preceded by | Martha Griffiths |
| Succeeded by | Dick Posthumus |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 36th district | |
| In office January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | John Engler |
| Succeeded by | John Pridnia |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 104th district | |
| In office January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Michael A. Dively |
| Succeeded by | Thomas G. Power |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Connie Berube April 18, 1924 Munising, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2014 (aged 89) Glen Lake, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | John Binsfeld |
| Children | 5 |
Connie Berube Binsfeld (April 18, 1924 – January 12, 2014) was an American Republican politician from the U.S. State of Michigan. She served as the 60th lieutenant governor of Michigan. Starting as an advocate for the environment in planning for the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, she also was known for protecting interests of women and children. She was the first woman to hold leadership posts in Michigan's House, Senate and executive branch, where she served four terms in the House, two in the Senate, and two as Lieutenant Governor.