Christine Morse (born 1973) is an American Democratic politician from

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. She was elected to the

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from the 61st district in

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. She was then elected to represent the 40th district in

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Early life and education

Morse was born in

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in 1973. Morse earned a

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from

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and then a J.D. degree from

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Career

Morse worked as an attorney from 1999 to 2002. Morse has served as the

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Commissioner representing the 9th district since 2018. In her campaign for the

seat representing the 61st district, Morse was endorsed by former United States President

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. Morse is the first Democrat to win the 61st district since it was re-established as a Kalamazoo County seat in 1993. Morse was sworn in as state representative on December 11, 2020 and assumed office on January 1, 2021. In the

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, she was elected in

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due to redistricting.

Personal life

Morse is married and has three children. Morse is a cancer survivor.

References

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