Betsy Coffia is an American politician serving as a member of the

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from the 103rd district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 1, 2023. She is a member of the

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Early life and education

Coffia was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, on September 7, 1977, and was raised in

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. She earned an

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from

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and a Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) from Ferris State University.

Career

Coffia began her career as a newspaper reporter in 1997, and worked for six years as a weekly newspaper editor. After receiving a degree from Ferris State University, she became a Head Start social worker. In 2016, Coffia ran for Michigan's 104th district, but lost to incumbent Larry Inman. In 2018, Coffia successfully ran for a seat in the

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Commission, having flipped a district with a multi-term Republican incumbent. She was re-elected in 2020. In 2020, while serving on the Grand Traverse County commission, Coffia underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumor. In 2022, Coffia ran for the newly redrawn 103rd district, and won, defeating Republican

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, who was then serving from the 101st district.

References

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Early life and education

Career

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