Douglas Bennett (October 24, 1945 – July 16, 2021) was an American politician who served in the

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from 2005 to 2010. In 2005, he was elected as a

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to the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 92nd district, which includes the cities of

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, and

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Career

Bennett served as Muskegon County Commissioner 1999–2004. In 2004, he was elected to the Michigan State House to replace Julie Dennis, who retired due to term limits. He represented the 92nd District, which is overwhelmingly Democratic. He was re-elected in 2006 with little opposition. He left office at the end of 2010 due to term limits. Bennett died in a motorcycle crash on July 16, 2021, in Muskegon, Michigan, at age 75.

References

External links

Bennett's Official House Democrat's Website

Official House Site

Michigan Manual, 2005-2006
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