Doug Geiss (born December 29, 1969) is an American politician from Michigan. Geiss is a former Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives.

Douglas A. Geiss
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2014
Preceded byHoon-Yung Hopgood
Succeeded byErika Geiss
Constituency22nd district (2009–2012)
12th district (2013–2014)
Member of the Taylor City Council
In office
2001–2008
Personal details
Born (1969-12-29) December 29, 1969 (age 54)
Royal Oak, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseErika Geiss
Children2
ResidenceTaylor, Michigan
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
OccupationPolitician

Education

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In 1992, Geiss earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from University of Michigan. In 2000, Geiss earned an MBA from University of Michigan.[1]

Career

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In 2001, Geiss served the city council in Taylor, Michigan. In 2008, Geiss became a member of Michigan House of Representatives.[2][1]

In January 2013, Geiss, together with Rep. Dian Slavens, became the first Members to vote against the election or re-election of the Speaker of the House since the 1960s when he voted against the re-election of Jase Bolger to serve as Speaker for the 97th Legislature.[3]

Personal life

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Geiss's wife is Erika Geiss. They have two children.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Douglas Geiss's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  2. ^ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Douglas A. Geiss
  3. ^ MIRS Capitol Capsule: 2 Dems Go Against Tradition, Bolger For Speaker (January 9, 2013) (Subscription Required)

External life

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Michigan House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 22nd district

2009–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 12th district

2013–2015
Succeeded by