Jason Wentworth (born September 23, 1982) is an American politician serving as a

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member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Prior to his election to the House, Wentworth worked for the

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and was a member of the

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. After graduating high school, Wentworth joined the

. He spent five years as a military police officer and completed a tour in South Korea. Wentworth earned his bachelor's degree from

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in Florida and his master's degree in Leadership from Central Michigan University. Prior to being elected to the Michigan House, he was the East Central Michigan Regional Coordinator for the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Following the 2020 Michigan House of Representatives election where the GOP caucus maintained its 58–52 majority, Wentworth was selected by his Republican colleagues to serve as Speaker of the House for the 2021-22 legislative sessions, to succeed the term-limited Lee Chatfield.

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, - 1982 births 21st-century American politicians Central Michigan University alumni Living people Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives St. Petersburg College alumni United States Army officers {{Michigan-politician-stub