Curtis Hertel | |
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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 | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | January 9, 1978
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 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]
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