Jim Marleau (born 1947) is an American politician from Michigan. A

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, Marleau represented the 12th district of the

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from 2011 until 2019.

Early life

March 18, 1947, Marleau was born in

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Education

Marleau earned an AAS degree in Business/Finance from

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. Marleau earned a CFMA in Municipal Finance Administration from Central Michigan University.

Career

Marleau was for many years a businessman. Marleau served as a treasurer in

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. On November 2, 2004, Marleau won the election and became a Republican member of Michigan House of Representatives for

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. Marleau defeated Daniel Myslakowski with 63.08% of the votes. On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Marleau won the election and continued serving District 46. Marleau defeated Bill Pearson with 60.97% of the votes. On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Marleau won the election and continued serving District 46. Marleau defeated Katherine Houston 60.57% of the votes. On November 2, 2010, Marleau won election and became a state senator of

for District 12. Marleau defeated Casandra E. Ulbrich with 60.90% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Marleau won the election and continued serving as a state senator for District 12. Marleau defeated Paul Secrest.

Personal life

Marleau's wife is Thea Marleau. They have two children.

References

External links

James Marleau at ballotpedia.org

State Senate bio of Marleau
1947 births Living people Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives Republican Party Michigan state senators People from Oakland County, Michigan 21st-century American politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub