Annette Glenn is an American politician from

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. Glenn is a

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member of the

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from District 98.

Early life

Glenn is a native of Idaho.

Education

Glenn earned a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from

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. While a student, Glenn was the chairperson of

College Republicans.

Career

Glenn started her political career as a staff member for the

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and U.S. Senator

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's Presidential Campaign. At age 24, Glenn became the chairperson of Ada County (Boise) Republican Party. In 2016, while Glenn's husband was receiving chemotherapy treatment, she attended meetings and sat in Michigan House sessions with him. In August 2018, Glenn won the primary election for

from District 98. On November 6, 2018, Glenn won the election and became a Republican member of the

from District 98. Glenn defeated Sarah Schulz with 52.03% of the votes. In November 2020, Glenn won reelection for

from District 98. Glenn defeated Sarah Schultz with 58.68% of the votes. In February 2021, Glenn announced her candidacy for

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from the District 36. This election will take place November 2022.

Personal life

Glenn's husband is

Gary Glenn Gary Richard Glenn (June 16, 1958 – July 27, 2023) was an American politician and activist who was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for the state's 98th district, from 2015 to 2018, as a Republican. He campaigned to prohibi ...

, a politician. They have five children. Glenn and her family live in Midland, Michigan.

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