Paul J. Wojno (born March 30, 1956) is a Democratic member of the

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, representing the 9th district since 2019.

Early life

Wojno was born to parents Florence and Henry Wojno on March 30, 1956 in

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. Later, Wojno moved to Center Line,

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Personal life

Wojno's wife is Lisa Wojno, who is a former state representative. They have three children, Kennedy, Bradley, and Audrey. Wojno is a member of the

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and the

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. Wojno is

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Political career

Wojno served as a member of the

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for the 28th district from 1997 to 2002. He was succeeded by his wife, Lisa. He started serving in the

in 2019.

References

External links

Official Website
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