Michael Switalski

Michael Switalski
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 10th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2003
Preceded by	Arthur Miller, Jr.
Personal details
Born	January 11, 1955 (1955-01-11) (age 56) Hamtramck, Michigan
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Roma Heaney
Profession	journalist, labor relations
Religion	Roman Catholic

Michael N. "Mickey" Switalski (born January 11, 1955) is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He is a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 10th District since 2003. His district is located in central Macomb County and includes the cities of Sterling Heights and Roseville. Previously he was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002.^[1][2]

Early life

Switalski graduated from Roseville High School in 1973. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in Classical Languages, and in 1981 earned a master's degree in History. He graduated from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland in 1982 with an M. Litt. in Politics. Senator Switalski worked as a Sports Editor for the Utica Advisor and C&G Newspapers, and contributed to the Detroit Free Press and the Kansas City Star. He served as the Chief of Labor Relations at the Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant from 1985 to 1993.

Political career

Switalski was elected to the Roseville City Council in 1989 and was elected Macomb County Commissioner in 1992. In 1998, he was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives, representing the 27th district. In 2002, he was elected to the Michigan State Senate. He was re-elected in 2006. On March 22, 2009, Switalski announced that he will challenge U.S Representative from the 12th district Sander Levin for the Democratic ticket of this position. In the August 3, 2010 primary Sander Levin defeated Switalski by approximately 3 to 1.[1]

Personal

Switalski married Roma Heaney in Glasgow, Scotland in 1985. He has a son, Liam, who was born in 1993. They live in Roseville, Michigan.

References

1. ^ Michigan Manual 2005-2006. Lansing, MI: Legislative Council, State of Michigan. 2006. pp. 129. ISBN 1-878210-06-8. http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(khwxmyqj3u0soobvfl4d0b55))/mileg.aspx?page=MM2005-2006&chapter=3. Retrieved 2007-06-29. 
2. ^ "Michigan Senate Democrats: About Michael Switalski". 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-02-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20070219204021/http://www.senate.mi.gov/switalski/about.htm. Retrieved 2007-06-29. 

External links

• Michigan Senate - Michael Switalski official government website
• Project Vote Smart - Senator Michael N. 'Mickey' Switalski (MI) profile
• Follow the Money - Michael N Switalski
  • 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions
• Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus
• Michigan Liberal - SD10

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Name	Switalski, Michael
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Date of birth	January 11, 1955
Place of birth	Hamtramck, Michigan
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