Michelle Litjens (born September 28, 1972) is an American politician and businesswoman.

Background

Born in

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, she graduated from St. Mary Central High School and then from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in political science in 1995. She was a real estate builder and manager. Litjens lives in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Political career

She is a member of ''Wisconsin Right to Life'', and the

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. She was elected to the

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in 2010. She served one term and did not seek re-election in 2012."Rep. Michelle Litjens, a Vinland Republican, won't seek re-election," ''The Northwestern.com,'
February 14, 2012
.

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Politicians from St. Louis Politicians from Neenah, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh alumni Businesspeople from Wisconsin Women state legislators in Wisconsin 1972 births Living people 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Republican-1970s-stub