Curtis Hertel | |
|---|---|
 Hertel in 2014 | |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Gretchen Whitmer |
| Succeeded by | Jim Runestad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1978 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Hertel |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Curtis Hertel (father) Kevin Hertel (brother) Dennis Hertel (uncle) John Hertel (uncle) |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Curtis Hertel Jr. (born January 9, 1978) is an American politician who served as a state senator from 2015 to 2023, for the 23rd district in Michigan, representing the Greater Lansing Area.[1]
Hertel is a member of the Democratic Party. He previously served two terms as the Ingham County Register of Deeds, and more recently served as Governor Gretchen Whitmer's top lobbyist.[2][3][4] He was a candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District in the 2024 election to succeed Elissa Slotkin, who ran for U.S. Senate and will succeed retiring Debbie Stabenow.[5]
He is the son of Curtis Hertel, who was co-speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1993 to 1994. Hertel's brother, Kevin Hertel, was elected to the Michigan State Senate in November 2022.[6]
- ^ "Legislator Details - Curtis Hertel Jr". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- ^ Mauger, Craig (November 1, 2023). "Key House hopeful went from gov's office to well-connected nonprofit". www.detroitnews.com. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ Hinkley, Justin A. "Ingham County Dems cruise to Legislature". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
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:1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Klinefelt wins 11th Senate race; 12th contest close as Hertel claims victory". The Detroit News. November 8, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2023.