Marilyn Lane

Marilyn Lane is an American politician and business woman from Michigan. Lane is a former Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives from District 31.

Marilyn Lane
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 31st district
In office
January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2017
Preceded byFred Miller
Succeeded byWilliam Sowerby
Personal details
Born (1959-02-10) February 10, 1959
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)James
Residence(s)Fraser, Michigan
OccupationPolitician, business woman
Website

Early life

On February 10, 1959, Lane was born Detroit, Michigan. Lane's father was Nino Messana, an entrepreneur. Lane's mother was Louise Messana, an office manager.[1]

Education

Lane attended Macomb Community College in Macomb County, Michigan.[2]

Career

In 1985, Lane became the President of Lane Development, until 2006.[1]

In 2003, Lane became the mayor of Fraser, Michigan, until 2007.[1]

In 2008, Lane became the Vice chairwoman of Macomb County Charter Commission.[1]

Lane was a Business Development Representative and Chairperson of Alternative Energy Division of Roncelli Inc.[3]

On November 2, 2010, Lane won the election and became a Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 31. Lane defeated Dan Tollis, James Miller, and Dan Elles with 50.92% of the votes.[4] On November 6, 2012, as an incumbent, Lane won the election and continued serving District 31.Lane defeated Lynn Evans and James Miller with 61.74% of the votes.[5] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Lane won the election and continued serving District 31. Lane defeated Phil Rode with 61.07% of the votes.[6][1][2]

In 2016, due to term limits, Lane did not seek for election. The seat for District 31 was succeeded by William Sowerby.

In 2013, Lane served on a Michigan House Democrat task force created to help better address the needs of Michigan veterans.[7][8] In October 2017, she announced plans to run for the Michigan Senate in the 9th district.[8]

Electoral history
Michigan House of Representatives 31st District Democratic Primary, 2010[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane 4,111 74.3 N/A
Democratic Jim Shamalay 1,423 25.3 N/A
Michigan House of Representatives 31st District election, 2010[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane 12,710 50.9 -15.2
Republican Dan Tollis 10,874 43.6 +12.9
Libertarian James Miller 792 3.2 0.0
Independent Dan Elles 584 2.3 N/A
Majority 1,836 7.3 -28.1
Turnout 24,960 -37.5
Democratic hold
Michigan House of Representatives 31st District election, 2012[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane (I) 24,443 61.7 +10.8
Republican Lynn Evans 13,404 33.9 -9.7
Libertarian James Miller 1,742 4.4 +1.2
Majority 11,039 27.8 +20.5
Turnout 39,589 +58.9
Democratic hold
Michigan House of Representatives 31st District Democratic Primary, 2014[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane (I) 3,803 69.8 -30.2
Democratic Kathy Blanke 1,004 18.4 N/A
Democratic Juliana Goldwater 643 11.8 N/A
Michigan House of Representatives 31st District election, 2014[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marilyn Lane (I) 15,769 61.1 -0.6
Republican Phil Rode 10,054 38.9 +5.0
Majority 5,715 22.2 -5.6
Turnout 25,823 -34.8
Democratic hold

Personal life

Lane's husband is James. They have a child. Lane and her family live in Fraser, Michigan.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Marilyn Lane's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. "Marilyn Lane". mdoe.state.mi.us. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. "Marilyn Lane, Dem". macombdaily.com. October 26, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  4. "2010 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 2, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  5. "2012 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  6. "2014 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 4, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  7. Slezak, Joe (15 November 2013). "State legislators' report calls for additional services for, better treatment of veterans, active military members". Press & Guide. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  8. Gina Joseph (October 18, 2017). "Jocelyn Benson racks up endorsements for Michigan secretary of state". The Macomb Daily. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  9. "2010 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  10. "2010 Michigan". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  11. "2012 Michigan". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  12. "2014 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  13. "2014 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Department of State. September 28, 2016. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
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