Curtis Hertel Jr.

Curtis Hertel
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byGretchen Whitmer
Succeeded byJim Runestad
Personal details
Born (1978-01-09) January 9, 1978 (age 46)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseElizabeth Hertel
Children4
RelativesCurtis Hertel (father)
Kevin Hertel (brother)
Dennis Hertel (uncle)
John Hertel (uncle)
EducationMichigan State University (BA)
WebsiteCampaign 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 is a candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District in the 2024 election to succeed Elissa Slotkin, who herself is running for U.S. Senate to 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]

  1. ^ "Legislator Details - Curtis Hertel Jr". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  2. ^ Mauger, Craig (November 1, 2023). "Key House hopeful went from gov's office to well-connected nonprofit". www.detroitnews.com. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  3. ^ Hinkley, Justin A. "Ingham County Dems cruise to Legislature". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
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  6. ^ "Klinefelt wins 11th Senate race; 12th contest close as Hertel claims victory". The Detroit News. November 8, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2023.